The politics of sacred space : the old city of Jerusalem in the Middle East conflict / Michael Dumpe...
The politics of sacred space : the old city of Jerusalem in the Middle East conflict / Michael Dumpe...
The politics of sacred space : the old city of Jerusalem in the Middle East conflict / Michael Dumper.
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Publisher
Boulder, Colo. : L. Rienner, 2002.
Date
2002.
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N956.9442/10
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English
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Physical content
xi, 185 p. : maps ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction: Studying the Old City of Jerusalem -- 2. The Background to the Struggle -- 3. The Jewish Community: The Role of Israeli Settler Groups -- 4. The Muslim Community: Religious Endowments and the Awqaf Administration -- 5. The Christian Community: The Growing Role of the Laity -- 6. The...
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Publisher
Boulder, Colo. : L. Rienner, 2002.
Place of Publication
Colorado
Date Published
2002.
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Summary
Sacred to three traditions, the Old City of Jerusalem is the Gordian knot at the center of the Middle East conflict. This book explores how religious and political interests compete for control of this sacred space, and how that competition affects the Middle East peace process. Dumper analyzes the religious dynamics in the Old City in political te...
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The politics of sacred space : the old city of Jerusalem in the Middle East conflict / Michael Dumper.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-175) and index.
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N956.9442/10
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ISBN
158826226X (pbk.)
158826016X (alk. paper)
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956.944205
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991014967539702626
