{"product_id":"israel-palestine-in-world-religions-whose-promised-land-paperback","title":"Israel\/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Promised Land? - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eS. Ilan Troen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe struggle over Israel\/Palestine is not just another contest by competing nationalisms or an instance of geopolitical competition. It is also about control of sacred territory that involves local Jews, Muslims, and Christians as well as worldwide faith communities, each with their own interests and stake in what transpires. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis balanced introduction to a complex subject presents the multiple positions within the great monotheistic traditions. It demonstrates that the secular discourses in the public square concerning ownership privileges, historical precedence, political rights, and justice that have allegedly replaced religious claims actually coexist with, and often complement, the theological. It explores the century-long tangle of secular and theological debates about Israel's legitimacy. Whether readers support a Jewish state or are resolutely opposed, the serious and substantial scholarship of this well-reasoned and innovative book will contribute to a nuanced and better-informed understanding of this persistent issue that has entered its second century on the international agenda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most important books on Israel and Palestine to appear in some time--\u003cb\u003eAlan Dowty\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Notre Dame, Past President, Association for Israel Studies, author of Israel\/Palestine\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the leading figures in the field of Israel Studies, Ilan Troen demonstrates the vast range of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic theological claims and their impact on our supposedly secular political debates. Sensitive to both religious and political interests, Troen brings a new depth of understanding to the conflict.\"--\u003cb\u003eSusannah Heschel\u003c\/b\u003e, Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor, Dartmouth College\u003cbr\u003e\"An important, accessible, and much needed contribution toward understanding the many entangled factors that make the conflicts in the Middle East so intractable.\"--\u003cb\u003ePhilip A. Cunningham\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Theology, President of the International Council of Christians and Jews, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia \u003cbr\u003eThe struggle over Israel\/Palestine is not just another contest by competing nationalisms or an instance of geopolitical competition. It is also about control of sacred territory that involves local Jews, Muslims, and Christians as well as worldwide faith communities, each with their own interests and stake in what transpires. \u003cbr\u003eThis balanced introduction to a complex subject presents the multiple positions within the great monotheistic traditions. It demonstrates that the secular discourses in the public square concerning ownership privileges, historical precedence, political rights, and justice that have allegedly replaced religious claims actually coexist with, and often complement, the theological. It explores the century-long tangle of secular and theological debates about Israel's legitimacy. Whether readers support a Jewish state or are resolutely opposed, the serious and substantial scholarship of this well-reasoned and innovative book will contribute to a nuanced and better-informed understanding of this persistent issue that has entered its second century on the international agenda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eS. Ilan Troen\u003c\/b\u003e is Lopin Professor of Modern History Emeritus at Ben-Gurion University, Israel, Stoll Family Professor in Israel Studies Emeritus at Brandeis University, USA, and founding director of the Israel Studies centers at both institutions. He is Founding Editor of the journal \u003ci\u003eIsrael Studies\u003c\/i\u003e, and 2023 recipient of the Association for Israel Studies \"Lifetime Achievement Award.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eS. Ilan Troen is Lopin Professor of Modern History Emeritus at Ben-Gurion University, Israel, Stoll Family Professor in Israel Studies Emeritus at Brandeis University, USA, and founding director of the Israel Studies centers at both institutions. He is Founding Editor of the journal \u003ci\u003eIsrael Studies\u003c\/i\u003e, and 2023 recipient of the Association for Israel Studies \"Lifetime Achievement Award.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749055922464,"sku":"9783031509131","price":61.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/05fc68f28165d5938cc1abc7eb61ebd9.webp?v=1779923944","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/israel-palestine-in-world-religions-whose-promised-land-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}