ABSTRACT

Conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians has been ongoing since the creation of the state of Israel, a conflict revolving around land-ownership, water politics, human rights, and religious rights. 'Shalom/Salaam/Peace' examines the realities of life in contemporary Israel/Palestine, with its politics, wars, security wall, settlements and ongoing struggles. Having established the historical, scriptural and theological context behind the present situation, the book presents key figures who have promoted peace and justice and explores liberation theology as a way of bringing peace in Israel/Palestine. Combining the history of liberation theology with its lived reality in Israel/Palestine today, 'Shalom/Salaam/Peace' is an illuminating resource for students and scholars of politics and religion.

part |98 pages

The Land as Place

chapter |9 pages

Jerusalem

chapter |6 pages

The Ownership of Land

chapter |2 pages

The Theology of the Land

chapter |5 pages

One God: Three Faiths

chapter |8 pages

Settlers and Settlements

part |87 pages

Liberation Theology

chapter |4 pages

Exodus

chapter |5 pages

International Peace Groups

chapter |11 pages

Tragedy Behind the Theology