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