Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the West Bank Since 1948
An Historical, Social, and Political Study
Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the West Bank Since 1948
An Historical, Social, and Political Study
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN: 9780275939212
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 30/08/1993
Little has been written on Palestinian society and almost nothing on the Christian communities. This book aims to fill that gap: to portray this unknown segment of Palestinian society and to describe the rich mosaic of the religious communities in Jerusalem. The work deals with the various aspects and problems of this minority within a minority--such as emigration, integration within the surrounding society, and the Christian Churches' position within the national states of Jordan and Israel. A major section deals with the Christians during the Intifada: the extent of their participation and involvement in it, as well as their national dilemma and search for identity.
This work will be of interest to scholars and students in Middle Eastern studies, specifically the religious and social history of the Middle East.
Introduction The Status of the Christians in Jerusalem and the West Bank Demographic Trends Among the Christian Population in Jerusalem and the West Bank The Greek Orthodox: A Community in Conflict The Armenians, Syrians, and Chaldeans: Communities in Diaspora The Copts and Ethiopians: Relatives in Strife Catholic Communities: The Maronites, Greek Catholics and Latins (Roman Catholics) The Anglicans (Evangelical Episcopalians) and the Lutherans: Achievement of Communal Autonomy The Smaller Protestant Denominations Between Hammer and Anvil: The Christians in Jerusalem and the West Bank during the Intifada Summary Map: The Christian Centers in the West Bank Appendix: The Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the West Bank: Their Nationality and Their Heads Bibliography Index
