Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Israel/Palestine
The Lemon Tree, by Sandy TolanIf you have not read it already,
this book tells the story of two individuals and their families, one
Palestinian Muslim and one Israeli Jew, and how they managed to
have important discussion over issues of the different and
competing narratives. The work reads like a novel, but is full of
very important history, in a highly readable form. It treats the
issue of narratives and debate in a very helpful way.
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Whose Land? Whose Promise? What Christians are not being told
about Israel and the Palestinians, by Gary Burge (revised and
updated) A personal exploration of feelings about the crisis in
the Middle East and seeks answers to questions such as: How do I
embrace my commitment to Judaism, to which I am bound by the
Bible, when I sense in my deepest being a profound injustice afoot
in Israel? How do I celebrate the birth of Israel when I also mourn
the suffering of Arab Christians who are my brothers and sisters in
Christ? This book lays out the critical biblical and political issues
that affect a modern Christian's perceptions of the Holy Land and
its peoples. In this revised and updated edition, Burge further
explores his personal emotions and opinions; and sharpens his
theological argument in the context of the new developments
surrounding the crisis in the Middle East. Whose Land? Whose
Promise? offers insight on an explosive topic and challenges
personal truths on peace. Study questions are now available here:
http://globalministries.org/news/mee/pdfs/WhoseLand_StudyQuestions.pdf
Whose Holy City? by Colin ChapmanThis volume is a very
readable history of Jerusalem from its Canaanite times up to the
present, and beyond. The titles question is therefore addressed
from an historical point of view, as well as a religious perspective,
as it outlines the importance of Jerusalem to Jews, Christians, and
Muslims. Chapman explores the modern political questions and
issues pertaining to the city, and proposes a way forward for the
future of the city of peace.
Jerusalem Testament: Palestinian Christians Speak 1988-2008,
edited by Melanie MayA comprehensive collection of all of the
statements and letters issued by the heads of churches in
Jerusalem, together, over a period of 20 years, May enhances this
presentation of the documents with historical context. This book is
useful as a reference, as history, and as theological insight into life
under occupation. Over the course of these two decades, the heads
of churches have addressed their statements to a variety of
audiences. Their message is consistent, though, and it is one that
should be heard directly from them: Peace and Justice must
prevail. This book allows that voice to come through clearly.
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The Crisis of Zionism, by Peter BeinartIn this challenging
volume, Beinart describes the differences between the political
realities in Israel and in the occupied Palestinian territories, in
terms of democracy and rights. He then looks at the intellectual
history of Zionism to suggest two main strands, one of which has
resulted in those important differences. This tight and clear
presentation is an important contribution to understanding Israeli,
and American Jewish, perspectives and engagement on the IsraeliPalestinian conflict.
Knowing Too Much: Why the American Jewish romance with
Israel is coming to an end, by Norman FinkelsteinNot one to
shy away from clear and searing critique of mainstream narrative,
Finkelsteins book is an enlightening read in which he proposes
that American Jews must choose between their progressive
liberalism and their support for Israel, as the two are at odds. The
main section (and appendix) of the book is a critical analysis of
published works that echo the traditional Israeli narrative.
Finkelstein uses available information to challenge that narrative
and show that there are plenty of sources to offer a more correct
perspective on the conflict.
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The Girl Who Stole My Holocaust: A Memoir, by Noam Chayut
This is a poignant memoir written by a former Israeli Defense
Forces solder who is now a member of Breaking the Silence.
Chayut poses very profound questions about collective memory
and individual responsibility, and offers perspective on the ways
and means of Israeli occupation in the Palestinian territories. He
hopes to convey those truths to the reader, acknowledging his role,
all the while hoping that the books eponymous girl can hear.
How I Stopped Being A Jew, by Shlomo SandIn this lucid
extended essay, Sand exponds in a provocative and profound way
that it means to be Jewish historically and in the context of 20th
century Zionism, especially in Israel today. He discusses strands
of Jewish identity, not least among them religious and secular, but
also historical, geographical, and linguistic. Which of these
identities have been dominant, at the expense of the others? He
also discusses Jewish relations with Jews, and with non-Jews,
including Palestinians and Arab Israelis.
The Hebrew Republic, by Bernard AvishaiAvishai, an Israeli,
discusses with sharpness the legal and economic realities in Israel,
particularly engaging the issue of Israel as a Jewish state. His first
chapter is especially pertinent, as he discusses the lack of an Israeli
constitution and the implications for rights and responsibilities, as
well as the important distinction between Israeli citizen, which
covers Jews and non-Jews, and Israeli national who are only
Jewish citizens of Israeland of course, the differences between
the two, and the discrimination against non-national citizens.
We Look Like the Enemy: The Hidden Story of Israel's Jews From
Arab Lands, by Rachel ShabiAn often overlooked aspect of the
social reality in Israel is the stratification of Jewish populations.
Shabi attempts to offer a perspective not often understood or
available about the Mizrahi and Sephardic communities, those who
came to Israel from Spain, North Africa, and the Middle East.
This book sheds light on their experience in a place where the
Ashkenazim have enjoyed the power and have been able to direct
the ideology of the state. Shabi also explores some of the
difficulties of Zionism for Arab Jews.
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