
- 188 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
The Birthplace of Jesus Is in Palestine is a narrative of a Christian family in Bethlehem in the West Bank. Based on diary entries and interviews from 2000 to 2023, the Dutch author--an anthropologist and peace activist--chronicles the spontaneous reactions of his Palestinian children and wife navigating the challenges posed by curfews and checkpoints. Problems of Palestinian school life are shown from the perspective of teachers and students. Against the background of Israeli occupation and settlement building, the intricacies of Palestinian culture in its daily rhythms and domestic spaces come to life. Throughout the pages, the key Palestinian concept of sumud, or steadfastness, is explored. The memoir details acts of creative nonviolent resistance, individual protests, affirmations of cultural identity, and inspiring examples of Muslim-Christian community. The book also reveals unexpected connections between Palestinian culture in the Bethlehem area and broader Christian values and traditions. An afterword reflects upon implications of Israel's war in Gaza.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1: The Village, a City
- Chapter 2: Housebound
- Chapter 3: A Land of Testing
- Chapter 4: The Mad Permit Game
- Chapter 5: Rhythms of Life
- Chapter 6: The Gift of Home
- Chapter 7: The Past in the Present
- Chapter 8: Good Morning, Dignity
- Chapter 9: Challenging the Wall
- Chapter 10: Hiking the Land
- Chapter 11: Reclaiming Beauty
- Chapter 12: A Resilient Presence
- Chapter 13: The Hellish Road
- Chapter 14: Common Home
- Chapter 15: Sumud and Hope
- Afterword: Bethlehem, Christmas 2023
- Recommended Reading
- Bibliography