We Belong to the Land: The Story of a Palestinian Israeli Who Lives for Peace & Reconciliation

Nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize, world-renowned Palestinian priest, Elias Chacour, narrates the gripping story of his life spent working to achieve peace and reconciliation among Israeli Jews, Christians, and Muslims. From the destruction of his boyhood village and his work as a priest in Galilee to his efforts to build school, libraries, and summer camps for children of all religions, this peacemaker's moving story brings hope to one of the most complex struggles of our time.

Author: Elias Chacour, Mary E. Jensen
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Published: 03/09/2001
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.54w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780268019631

Review Citation(s):
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2002 pg. 101 - Recommended/Special Interest

About the Author
Elias Chacour is the Archbishop of Galilee of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. He is the author of Blood Brothers and recipient of the Niwano Peace Prize.
Mary E. Jensen, the author of many books and articles, lived in Israel for a year of service and study.