Beyond the Basilica: Christians and Muslims in Nazareth

327 Pages·1995·9.441 MB·English

by  Chad F. Emmett

Beyond the Basilica
University of Chicago Geography Research Paper no. 237
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Beyond the Basilica
Christians and Muslims in Nazareth
Chad F. Emmett
The University of Chicago Press
Chicago and London
Chad F. Emmett is assistant professor in the geography department at Brigham Young
University.
The University of Chicago Press, Chicago 60637
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Emmett, Chad F. (Chad Fife), 1956-
Beyond the basilica : Christians and Muslims in Nazareth / Chad F.
Emmett.
p. cm. — (University of Chicago geography research paper ;
no. 237)
Revision of author's thesis (Ph.D.—University of Chicago, 1991) under
the title: The Christian and Muslim communities and quarters of the Arab
city of Nazareth.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Nazareth (Israel)—History. 2. Christians—Israel—Nazareth.
3. Muslims—Israel—Nazareth. 4. Neighborhood—Israel—Nazareth.
5. Nazareth (Israel)—Religious life and customs. I. Title. II. Series.
DS110.N3E48 1995
956.94’5—dc20 94-28395
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For Mom and Dad

Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
—Jesus of Nazareth

Contents
List of Tables xi
List of Figures xiii
Preface xv
1. Introduction 1
2. The History of Nazareth and ItsC ommunities 15
3. The Christian Community and Communities 71
4. The Muslim and Refugee Communities 135
5. The Quarters of Nazareth 169
6. Community Relations 225
7. Conclusion 285
Bibliography 291
Index 29 7
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