ePub A Palestinian Christian Cry for Reconciliation by Naim Stifan Ateek in History

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Thomas C. PietilaExcellent book by esteemed scholar.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Liberation Theology for PalestiniansBy Jane MountainThis book considers the events leading to today’s present situation in Israel from the perspective of a Palestinian Christian. It reviews the history of substantial Palestinian actions directed toward a peaceful solution to the polity of Israel. The author proposes a theological groundwork for thinking toward peace; justice; and reconciliation between Palestinians and Jews.The author makes a fervent case from Scripture for a liberation theology for Palestinians and proposes interesting insights to both Old Testament and New Testament passages that bring a distinctive lens to a theology of land. He argues that viewing ownership of land as the primary gift of God to the people of Israel is contradicted in much of Scripture and that a theology that focuses on land rather than God becomes divisive and non-inclusive and supports violent actions.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Essential reading for Christians who want to understand the Israel-Palestine conflictBy Robert L. BrashearThis book is a comprehensive overview that demythologizes the history of the conflict; develops a carefully constructed and Biblically based theological analysis; provides a hopeful vision of what a future might look like and ends; like the books title; with a passionate cry for reconciliation.. Mr. Ateek is uncompromising on his insistence on non- violent strategies and equally insistent that a functional justice must precede reconciliation. One can only hope the kind of two state solution he envisions is still possible.