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基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2001. Dumper explores how religious and political interests compete for control of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Full Description
Sacred to three traditions, the Old City of jerusalem is the Gordian knot at the centre of the Middle East Conflict. This book explores how religious and political interests compete for control of this sacred space, and how that comptition affects the Middle Eat peace process. Dumper analyzes the religious dynamics inthe Old City in political terms, investigating rivalries and tensions at three interrelated levels: among regional and international interests, among the Christian, Islamic and Jewish establishments, and among sects and factions within the religions. A portrait emerges of an ancient city in the context of contemporary change, central to the attainment of a lasting peace in the region.
Contents
Introduction - Studying The Old City Of Jerusalem; The Background To The Struggle; The Jewish Community - The Role Of Israeli Settler Groups; The Muslim Community - Religious Endowments And The Awqaf Administration; The Christian Community - The Growing Role Of The Laity; The Old City And The Peace Process.