The Liberty Way

Falwell's Path to Christian Zionism

By: Kobby Barda

Write A Review

Hardcover | 14 October 2025

At a Glance

Hardcover
208 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
22.8 x 15.2 x 2.0

Hardcover

$176.00

or 4 interest-free payments of $44.00 with

or

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

This book examines the profound impact of Liberty University, church planting networks, and grassroots mobilization on shaping U.S. policy toward Israel. It explores how Dr. Jerry Falwell, through his leadership at Liberty University and the Moral Majority, built a vast evangelical network that successfully influenced Congress and the White House. The book delves into the political power of Liberty alumni, who established churches across the United States, integrating Christian Zionism into their teachings and mobilizing congregations to support pro-Israel policies.
Through archival research, interviews, and policy analysis, the study traces the evolution of evangelical involvement in U.S. politics, highlighting the unique relationship between Falwell and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. It examines how Falwell positioned himself as an advocate for Israel, lobbying for policies such as the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. The book also explores the role of church planting as a political strategy, showing how local religious communities became conduits for mobilizing grassroots support for Israel.
By shedding light on the intersection of faith, politics, and diplomacy, this book provides a compelling analysis of how evangelical activism continues to shape U.S.-Israel relations and the broader conservative agenda in America.

Industry Reviews

"Dr. Barda's groundbreaking research unearths crucial yet forgotten connections that illuminate our present moment. His work reveals why the Jewish community and the State of Israel have more allies now than at any point in their ancient history, offering insights that reshape our understanding of Jewish-Christian relations." - Rev. Johnnie Moore, PhD, President, The Congress of Christian Leaders, Washington, DC.

"The Liberty Way adds new and innovative data to the scholarly understanding of modern Christian Zionism. By tracking graduates of Liberty University who planted churches and weaved pro-Israel politics into their church cultures, situating them within the political history of Christian Zionism, Barda further explicates the extent to which the movement has been profoundly influenced by Jerry Falwell's personal and programmatic reach." - Daniel Hummel, Director of the Lumen Center, Madison, WI.

"This research is the first comprehensive study to examine Jerry Falwell's work in evangelical-Israeli relations, a figure whose impact on society, religion, and politics cannot be underestimated. Dr. Barda employs primary documents that have never been examined before, along with a fascinating analysis of the hundreds of Falwell's former students who became influential pastors." - Dr. Motti Inbari, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.