Christian Communities in the Arab Middle East: The Challenge of the Future [Hardcover]

Andrea Pacini (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198293887 | ISBN-13: 978-0198293880 | Publication Date: January 28, 1999

Beginning with an examination of the role played by Eastern Christians in the history of Arab society, this important study offers a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the many challenges currently facing these communities. Focal points include juridical status; social, political, and economic dynamics; and relationships with the Muslim majority culture.

Editorial Reviews

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`this is an important collection.' David Thomas, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, Vol.12, No.1, 2000.

`There is much to learn from these essays, both for the specialist and the reader first seeking information on the present situation of Christianity in the contemporary Middle East. A glossary of terms and maps of the current structure of the churches add to the value of the volume.' Charles A Frazee, Church History.

`Fourteen scholarly essays on Eastern Christian communities in Middle Eastern Arab societies.' Missiology, An International Review, Vol XXVII No 4 Oct 1999

About the Author

Andrea Pacini is the editor of Dossier Mondo Islamico, published by the Edizioni della Fondazione Giovanni Agnelli. In this series, part of the research programme 'Islam and Modernity' which he directs, he has edited three volumes: Debate on the Application of Shari'a, Dossier Mondo Islamico, n.1, Torino, 1995 The Muslim Brothers and the Debate on Political Islam, Dossier Mondo Islamico n.2, Torino, 1996 Religious Tax and Philantropy in South-East Asian Islam, Dossier Mondo Islamico n.3, Torino, 1997

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198293887
• ISBN-13: 978-0198293880
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource on a neglected community, February 27, 2001

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This review is from: Christian Communities in the Arab Middle East: The Challenge of the Future (Hardcover)

For anyone who studies religion in the Middle East, this book is absolutely indispensible. Bringing together a wide range of authors, this makes a wealth of information accessible in one volume (from history to cultural heritage/contributions to demography to recent emigration, etc). Though it is a bit pricey, it is worth the investment for anyone who is interested in this topic.