Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the West Bank Since 1948: An Historical, Social, and Political Study

by Daphne Tsimhoni

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275939212
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/30/1993
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.62(d)
Lexile:	1510L (what's this?)

About the Author

Daphne Tsimhoni is a research fellow at the Harry S. Truman Institute for the Advancement of Peace at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a lecturer at Technion: Israel Institute of Technology. She holds a BA and MA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.

Table of Contents

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