
Christian Citizenship in the Middle East
Divided Allegiance or Dual Belonging?
- 160 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Christian Citizenship in the Middle East
Divided Allegiance or Dual Belonging?
About this book
For Christians living as a persecuted minority in the Middle East, the question of whether their allegiance should lie with their faith or with the national communities they live in is a difficult one. This collection of essays aims to reconcile this conflict of allegiance by looking at the biblical vision of citizenship and showing that Christians can live and work as citizens of the state without compromising their beliefs and make a constructive contribution to the life of the countries they live in.
The contributors come from a range of prestigious academic and religious posts and provide analysis on a range of issues such as dual nationalism, patriotism and the increase of Islamic fundamentalism. An insightful look into the challenges religious minorities face in countries where they are a minority, these essays provide a peace-building and reconciliatory conclusion for readers to consider.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword by Professor Paul S. Williams
- Introduction
- 1. Citizenship: A Christian Conception
- 2. The Bible, Christianity and Patriotism
- 3. Social Harmony in the Middle East: The Christian Contributions
- 4. A Place to Call Home: Middle Eastern Christian Experience of Living on the Intersection of Two Allegiances
- 5. Migration, Dual Identity and Integration: A Christian Approach to Embracing Others Across Enduring Lines of Difference
- 6. Citizens, Migrants and States
- Conclusion
- References
- Contributor Biographies
- Subject Index
- Author Index
- Join our mailing list
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Of Related Interest
- Endorsements