The Birthplace of Jesus Is in Palestine
eBook - ePub

The Birthplace of Jesus Is in Palestine

A Memoir

  1. 188 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Birthplace of Jesus Is in Palestine

A Memoir

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

  1. Title Page
  2. Foreword
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Chapter 1: The Village, a City
  5. Chapter 2: Housebound
  6. Chapter 3: A Land of Testing
  7. Chapter 4: The Mad Permit Game
  8. Chapter 5: Rhythms of Life
  9. Chapter 6: The Gift of Home
  10. Chapter 7: The Past in the Present
  11. Chapter 8: Good Morning, Dignity
  12. Chapter 9: Challenging the Wall
  13. Chapter 10: Hiking the Land
  14. Chapter 11: Reclaiming Beauty
  15. Chapter 12: A Resilient Presence
  16. Chapter 13: The Hellish Road
  17. Chapter 14: Common Home
  18. Chapter 15: Sumud and Hope
  19. Afterword: Bethlehem, Christmas 2023
  20. Recommended Reading
  21. Bibliography