Bethlehem Besieged: Stories of Hope in Times of Trouble

by Mitri Raheb

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The pastor of Christmas Church, a Palestinian Lutheran congregation, Mitri Raheb here presents a powerful collection of compelling personal stories of desperation and hope in the midst of lethal conflict, bringing the Palestinian/Israeli conflict up close and personal. Raheb's lifelong commitment to his people has kept him in the legendary birthplace of Christianity, even as Bethlehem has become a flashpoint in the world's most volatile and hate-filled conflict. His passionate personal show more testimony lifts up the stray gesture toward friendship, the brave attempts to rebuild life and livelihood in a destroyed land, and the unquenchable desire for justice and peace. show less

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Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS
275.695ReligionHistory of ChristianityChristianity in AsiaMiddle EastSyria, Damascus, Phoenicia, Palestine
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BT93.8 .R33Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionDoctrinal TheologyDoctrinal Theology
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