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

by Mitri Raheb

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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.

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PhilipJHunt 504 reviews

Which side are you on? Israel? Palestine? Jews? Arabs? Warriors? Peacemakers? Bombers? Boycotters? Here's a Christian Palestinian point of view. No matter which side you're on (and 'sides' may be the central problem) here is an essential and unique perspective. Anyone who has any opinion about Middle East conflict needs to read this compact and easy-to-read book.

Dec 27, 2015

PendleHillLibrary 3,266 reviews

"In this pioneering work, Mitri Rehab shows that the land and people of Palestine stand in a 2500-year history of occupation by successive empires. Jesus is central to the struggles for a more just and abundant life 'in the face of empire.' Christians need to understand their faith in this context." Rosemary R. Reuther

May 6, 2024

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