Foreword / David Smock -- Introduction -- Religion : a blessing or a curse? -- After the collapse of Oslo -- The Alexandria Summit and its aftermath -- Grassroots interreligious dialogues -- Educating the educators -- Other Muslim voices for interreligious peacebuilding -- Symbolic ritual as a mode of peacemaking -- Active solidarity : rabbis for human rights -- From personal grief to collective compassion -- Journeys of personal transformation -- Practical recommendations -- Appendices.

Holy Land? draws us into the evocative landscape of the Holy Land itself. Sacred yet scarred, the lands of the Bible stimulate us to think about a range of issues that are both urgent and timeless. In Jerusalem, 'a veritable melting pot of cultures', we meditate on the question, 'What is home?' At the River Jordan, where John the Baptist delivered his radical call to repentance and baptism, we ask, 'Who am I?' In the cave of Christ's burial and resurrection in the Holy Sepulchre, we wonder, 'How can I face the darkness?' Confronted by the vast desolation of the desert, we cry, 'Dare I be alone with God?' And negotiating the obstacle-strewn Road to Emmaus, we consider, 'Am I ready for change?' Holy Land? will benefit those preparing to undertake a physical pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and those seeking a spiritual resource to deepen the life of faith and discipleship.

The author of The Politics of Meaning offers his unique solution to the crisis in the Middle East, covering the history of the region while discussing the philosophical and political issues that surround any search for peace and justice in the region. Original.

A look at the myriad healing herbs and plants that were known during biblical times and still grow in the Holy Land, this book explains how to use them in alternative therapies today. Combining the past and present in the field or herbs and healing, this reference uses the Bible and biblical writings as the source for modern research into the properties and uses of herbs and plants. Color photographs of the substances and explanations of easy-to-use ways to apply them make this book accessible to those who believe in the healing power of nature.

About the Book The Healing Desert: In the Sands of Time As a cancer survivor, I can tell you that I would not be where I am today without my deep faith in the power of the almighty God. Along with my personal story of healing and spiritual development, I have tried to put my feelings into poems, and I pray that you will be able to capture the messages in between, knowing that our God never fails us. Too often, we are crushed, broken, and spilled out, and we never understand why it's all happening. Have you ever asked yourself the following? Why do I suffer so much? Why do I always have to carry a burden? Yet Jesus promised, "Come to Me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). The Healing Desert is here to show you how to develop your trust and faith in the Lord, and how He is going to bring about positive change in your life. Are you ready to receive a first-hand account of God's miracles and wondrous works? If your answer is yes, then I encourage you to take a journey with me through this Healing Desert: In the Sands of Time while we ponder this mystery: Do I really know and understand God's love for me? Tuesday October 8, 2013, 5.30 am Feast of St Denis & Companions, Martyrs I finished reading this book written by Mrs. Mona Hadeed this morning. I found the material compelling reading, and at times it brought tears to my eyes. This is a true story, a very human story of Mona, her life, joys, sorrows and struggles. But with sound faith in God, Mona overcame the impossible! To God be all the Glory. Fr Michael Hayden Parish Priest, St Finbar's Roman Catholic Church