What Jerusalem Means to Us - by Saliba Sarsar (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A heartfelt collection of essays by Palestinian and other Christians of various cultural, ethnic, and national backgrounds sharing their experiences in and reflections on the Holy City. What comes alive is the Jerusalem Mosaic full of spiritual, religious, historical, cultural, national, and political facets.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>WHAT JERUSALEM MEANS TO US</strong> is a unique book. In 23 essays, Palestinian Christians and other Christians of various backgrounds share their personal perspectives and reflections on Jerusalem as they draw on their intimate knowledge of and or their experiences in the Holy City.</p><p>Jerusalem is special as it is both holy and hotly contested at the same time. Jews, Christians, and Muslims - living there and elsewhere - lay claim to it based on divine inspiration or prior human connection, association, or possession.</p><p>It is through God's revelation to humanity that it has achieved centrality, universality, and prominence. In addition to being a holy city, it is the city of humans, a living abode - imperfect, coveted, and conflicted.</p><p>Today, Jerusalem is where Palestinians (Christian and Muslim), Israelis (Jewish, Muslim, and Christian), and others make presence and work amid constant uncertainty and, at times, in less than peaceful conditions. Each community experiences and highlights different facets of its spiritual, religious, historical, cultural, national, and political life. The way these are addressed will ultimately impact Jerusalem's future.</p><p>Palestinian Christians, like many other Christians, consider Jerusalem the holiest city and the center of their faith, as it marks the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. H.B. Msgr. Michel Sabbah, <em> </em>Latin Patriarch Emeritus of Jerusalem, along with the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, views Jerusalem as "the heart and spiritual homeland of every Christian living to this day whether in Jerusalem, near it, or anywhere in the world. It is where everything began, where God sent His Eternal Word, Jesus Christ Messiah, and Savior of all."</p><p>As will become evident, the contributors to WHAT JERUSALEM MEANS TO US embody the conviction that the well-being of the city and all its inhabitants depend on the well-being of the other, and that all must work together, and in parallel, to build a future in which the city and all its inhabitants can thrive. Only when we allow the city to cherish its daughters and sons can it fulfill its mission. If caring, compassion, human security, peace, and prosperity do not materialize in Jerusalem - the vibrant heart of the Holy Land - where will they? If not now, when?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p> Jerusalem's importance has always commanded worldwide attention and more recently has attracted greater attention and reflection. This present volume, "What Jerusalem Means to Us," is a collection of essays by authors belonging to different Christian denominations, sharing insights and experiences. These reflections on the birthplace of the Christian faith should spur the reader to meditate on the authentic and urgent call of love, justice, and peace for Jerusalem and its people. It is through a compelling and inclusive message that faith, dialogue, and unity are deepened. From Jerusalem God's Word on love, justice, and peace goes forth to the rest of the world. May this book serve as an instrument to rouse minds and hearts to carry out the Gospel with dynamic faith!</p> <p><strong>Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa</strong><br /> Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem</p> <p>An essential book to read.</p> <p>Jerusalem, our Holy City, has attachments for all -- Christians, Muslims, Jews, and others. Anyone claiming that Jerusalem is only Jewish or that it's the capital of the State of Israel is fabricating history as well as ignoring Christian and Muslim presence and rights there.</p> <p><strong>Archbishop Theodosios Atallah Hanna</strong><br /> Archbishop of Sevastia<br /> Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem</p> <p>A true testament .... The authors join countless others in Jerusalem and beyond in witnessing for peace and justice. Even though they represent various backgrounds and follow different paths, they are united in commitment, faith, and hope for a future filled with light, instead of darkness, and for solidarity with the Living Stones, the indigenous Palestinian Christians, as they struggle to survive. Our heartfelt thanks for this important book.... Our fervent prayers for an embracing Jerusalem.</p> <p><strong>Bishop S. Ibrahim Azar</strong><br /> The Evangelical Lutheran Church<br /> in Jordan and the Holy Land</p> <p>My Jerusalem, the most beautiful city in the world, belongs to humanity. No country and no religion can claim exclusivity. With a rich and diversified heritage, Jerusalem should remain an open city with access to all, with the freedom to come visit or pray if they so wish. I would like to congratulate HCEF on a job well done, and thank the authors who shared with us a valuable testimony about the holy city of Jerusalem. I encourage people from different walks of life to read "What Jerusalem Means to Us." It provides an insight to the intricate position of Jerusalem and the complexities, in hopes that more become active partners and involved in efforts to achieve justice and peace.</p> <p><strong>Claudette Habesch</strong><br /> Former President of Caritas MENA (Middle East and North Africa)<br /> Former Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem, The Holy Land</p> <p> </p><br>
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