Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible through Palestinian Eyes

by Mitri Raheb

Overview

A Palestinian Christian theologian shows how the reality of empire shapes the context of the biblical story, and the ongoing experience of Middle East conflict.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608334339
Publisher:	Orbis
Publication date:	02/10/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Mitri Raheb is the President of Dar al-Kalima University College in Bethlehem as well as the president of the Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. He serves as the Senior Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, Palestine. In 2015 he was awarded the Olof Palme Prize, along with Israeli journalist Gideon Levy. He is the author of several books, including I Am a Palestinian Christian and Bethlehem Besieged.

Editorial Reviews

"Both an accessible introduction to the subject and an eloquent reminder for those more familiar with the subject this book deserves a wide audience."—Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"VERDICT Raheb's voice is important and should be heard by decision makers in our country and abroad; this book would be fruitful reading for congregational groups." —Library Journal

"Mitri Raheb challenges accepted notinos and offers a vision of imagination and hope . . . " —Peter Makari, Executive, Middle Eastern Affairs, UCC/Christian Church

"To understand the Israeli/Palestinian conflict requires those on both sides be considered with respect. Mitri Raheb's book gives an impassioned, thoughtful and well written expression on the hurts and hopes of a Palestinian Christian. While you may not agree with everything in his appraisal of the issues andHistory of this conflict, what he has to tell us deserves serious consideration." —Tony Campolo, Professor Emeritus, Eastern University

"Provocative and compelling. It will make believers and non-believers alike question their deeply held assumptions about the historical Jesus and what being a Christian means." —Salim Tamari, Institute for Palestine Studies

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