Abstract
Despite intensive diplomatic efforts, achieving peace between the Palestinian and Israeli populations remains out of reach. This study investigates a recent campaign for religious peacebuilding, focusing on the political theology of Rabbi Menachem Froman and his fellow religious peacemakers, family members, and disciples. Froman's position is twofold: First, religion is necessary for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and second, Israeli settlements should not be considered an obstacle to peace, but rather the fingers of Israel's outstretched hand for peace. We argue that the Froman peace campaign advances pluralism in both Judeo-Islamic theology and politics. It constructs a synthetic theological view incorporating principles and rituals of both religions. Politically, it promotes a plan for two states in one united confederation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 559-578 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Politics and Religion |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - 1 Sep 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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