Israel/Palestine in World Religions

Whose Promised Land?

S. Ilan Troen

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Springer International Publishing AG
25 April 2024

Middle Eastern history; History of religion; Christian theology; Judaism; Judaism: theology

The struggle over Israel/Palestine is not just another contest by competing nationalisms or an instance of geopolitical competition. It is also about control of sacred territory that involves local Jews, Muslims, and Christians as well as worldwide faith communities, each with their own interests and stake in what transpires.

This balanced introduction to a complex subject presents the multiple positions within the great monotheistic traditions. It demonstrates that the secular discourses in the public square concerning ownership privileges, historical precedence, political rights, and justice that have allegedly replaced religious claims actually coexist with, and often complement, the theological. It explores the century-long tangle of secular and theological debates about Israel’s legitimacy. Whether readers support a Jewish state or are resolutely opposed, the serious and substantial scholarship of this well-reasoned and innovative book will contribute to a nuanced and better-informed understanding of this persistent issue that has entered its second century on the international agenda.

By: S. Ilan Troen
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2024 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031509131
ISBN 10: 3031509137
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 25 April 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: From Theological to Secular Claims.- Part I: Secular Claims.- Chapter 1: Conquest, Treaties and Self-Determination.- Chapter 2: From Discovery to Rediscovery.- Chapter 3: Possession and Dispossession through Labor and Purchase.- Chapter 4: History as Legitimacy.- Part II: Theological Claims.- Chapter 5: Judaism; A Multiplicity of Interpretations.- Chapter 6: Christianity; A Kaleidoscope of Theologies.- Chapter 7: Islam: Encountering a Contemporary Challenge.- Part III.- Chapter 8: Concluding Reflections.

S. Ilan Troen is Lopin Professor of Modern History Emeritus at Ben-Gurion University, Israel, Stoll Family Professor in Israel Studies Emeritus at Brandeis University, USA, and founding director of the Israel Studies centers at both institutions. He is Founding Editor of the journal Israel Studies, and 2023 recipient of the Association for Israel Studies “Lifetime Achievement Award.”