The other peace process : interreligious dialogue, a view from Jerusalem / Ronald Kronish.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Kronish, Ronald, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Peace-building--Religious aspects.
• Arab-Israeli conflict--1993---Peace.
• Arab-Israeli conflict.
• Peace.
• Dialogue--Religious aspects.
• Arab-Israeli conflict--Religious aspects.
• Religions--Relations.
• Religions.
• Relations.

Physical Description:

xviii, 179 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Hamilton Books, [2017]

Summary:

This book describes the theory and practice of interreligious dialogue, education and action in Israel and Palestine in the context of the political peace process as well as the peace building processes and programs, by drawing on personal experiences and encounters of more than twenty-five years. Through memorable incidents and inspirational stories, the book offers insights into the obstacles and challenges, as well as the achievements and successes of interreligious dialogue and action programs. In addition, it provides a practical model of interreligious dialogue for people around the world and leaves the reader with a message of hope for the future. Book jacket.

Contents:

• Introduction: My Personal Journey 1
• Childhood Years 1
• Living through the Sixties 3
• First Visits to Israel 4
• Finishing My Education in the USA 7
• The Move to Live in Israel 9
• A Sabbatical Back in the USA 11
• Returning to Israel, Beginning of Involvement in Interreligious Affairs 14
• Establishing a Local Culture of Dialogue 17
• Getting More Deeply Involved in Interreligious Dialogue 18
• My Humanistic/Progressive Liberal Zionist Approach 20
• Zionism and Jewish Identity in Israel Today 22
• Notes 25
• 1 The Context-Peacemaking and Peacebuilding 29
• Introduction 29
• A Recent History of the Peace Process-From Madrid to the Current Day 30
• Peacemaking and Peacebuilding 44
• The Additional Context of Arab-Jewish Coexistence within the State of Israel 46
• Conclusion 49
• Appendix: The Ups and Downs of the Peace Process 50
• Notes 51
• 2 Palestinian Arab Identity- Religious and Cultural Diversity 53
• Introduction 53
• Palestinian Arab Citizens of Israel 54
• The Muslim Community in Israel 56
• Islam in East Jerusalem and the West Bank 69
• Moderate Islam in East Jerusalem and the West Bank-A Unique Case 70
• Implications of Muslim Diversity for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue and Education 73
• The Christian Communities in Israel and in the West Bank 74
• Implications of Christian Diversity in the Holy Land for Jewish-Christian Dialogue and Interreligious Dialogue 85
• Notes 86
• 3 Engaging with the Vatican 91
• The Fundamental Agreement between the Holy See and the State of Israel 92
• The Historic Pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to Israel, March 2000 94
• Towards the Future: Where Do We Go from Here? 105
• Notes 106
• 4 Interreligious Dialogue in Israel as a Form of Peacebuilding-the Development of a New Model 109
• Introduction 109
• Dialogue and Action Groups as a Method for Personal and Communal Transformation 110
• The Goals of Interreligious Dialogue for Peaceful Coexistence and the Main Components of the Dialogue Process 123
• A New Model for Interreligious Dialogue 126
• Conclusion 136
• Notes 136
• 5 On Interreligious Dialogue in Israel-Lessons Learned and Thoughts for the Future 139
• Lessons Learned 139
• Thoughts for the Future 145
• Obstacles and Challenges 151
• The Other Peace Process 154
• Notes 160.

ISBN:

• 9780761869337
• 0761869336

OCLC:

987796981

Publisher Number:

99973762588