In this new episode of The Mosaic Chat, we explore a major transformation within the Abrahamic world: the rise of powerful religious movements that interpret history itself through Revelation.
Jewish messianism, Christian evangelicalism, and Sunni and Shia Islamism are not simply theological positions. They are ways of linking faith to politics, identity, and collective destiny, where current events are often read as signs of a larger spiritual or eschatological plan.
These movements emerged in the twentieth century in response to deep historical disruptions: secularization, colonialism, wars, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. In this context, religion does not retreat into the private sphere but re-enters public life through institutions, media, political movements, and social engagement.
At the same time, these currents remain minority interpretations within their own traditions. Most Jews, Christians, and Muslims do not adopt apocalyptic or political readings of their faith. Yet these movements have had a disproportionate influence on politics, societies, and international relations.
This episode also examines the distinction between religious revival as a broad phenomenon and extremist ideologies that instrumentalize religion for domination and violence. Understanding this difference is key to grasping how religion continues to shape the modern world.
🎙 A conversation with Galith Abbou Benichou and Tomer Attias.
📖 Inspired by Abramundi: Manifesto for the Creation of an Abrahamic Alliance in the Middle East and North Africa
