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.

A compilation of treaties, resoultions, and other official documents from 1917-1994.

Spiritual Growth Study

This updated edition of 150 litanies - responsorial prayers of the people for use in the liturgy and other gatherings - draws from a wealth of Anglican and ecumenical material from all parts of the world, and is suitable for most mainline churches. Contents include: Prayer and Worship Prayer and Time Prayer and the World Prayer and the Church Prayer and the Local Community

Unholyland is a love story in 264 sonnets. Against the background of daily events in Israel and the West Bank, an Israeli DJ meets and falls in love with a Palestinian rapper. In form, Dun’s verses are a mixture of classical structures and free-ranging rap. They are earthy and immediate, and as well as appealing to regular poetry readers it will attract a wider range of people who will be drawn along by the rapidly developing story..

Irene Poe-Duce-Levi (1919) was called to Jerusalem, Israel, in 1948 and has lived there ever since. By using her extensive knowledge of the Semitic roots of God's Word, Irene continues to build bridges between Jews and Arabs. Related to the famous Edgar Allen Poe, Irene uses her God-given talent to bring glory to His name. While Irene has also written many Hebrew poems and songs, this book is a compilation of her English versions.

This exceptional guide for learning and teaching about mitzvot offers overviews of 41 mitzvot in six areas: holidays, rituals, word and thought, tzedakah, gemilut chasadim, and ahavah. All-school programs for each mitzvah and more than 600 activities spanning all grade levels help you implement creative classroom techniques and enrich your students' experiences.