A-Z of the Holy Land

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Come on a journey from biblical times to the modern day, exploring the connection between religion, history and politics and reflect on one of the most intractable conflicts in the...

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Come on a journey from biblical times to the modern day, exploring the connection between religion, history and politics and reflect on one of the most intractable conflicts in the last 100 years. Listen to a new episode every week.

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A-Z of the Holy Land

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Z for Zion

29 APR 2021 · Can Zion prove to itself and to the world that it is capable of being a holy site to all?

Ascoltato 10 min. 21 sec.
Y for Yerushalyim

26 APR 2021 · For Jews, Christians and Muslims, Jerusalem represents the divine–human encounter, linking heaven and earth.

Ascoltato 8 min. 56 sec.
X for X-ray Archaeology

23 APR 2021 · Is the Jewish state’s right to exist legitimised – or illegitimated – by stones or pottery from 3000 years ago?

Ascoltato 8 min. 58 sec.
W for Words

20 APR 2021 · Words have power. They can build or destroy, heal or harm.

Ascoltato 9 min. 35 sec.
V for Violence

13 APR 2021 · The Israeli-Palestinian conflict therefore is not just about solving disagreement but rather who has the God-given right to this land. Religious faith not only easily leads to exclusive claims but can also inspire self-sacrifice.

Ascoltato 8 min. 59 sec.
U for United Nations

9 APR 2021 · The rivalry of two nationalisms – Jewish and Palestinian – was set in motion well before then but despite the UN’s involvement, they have continued, unabated, to this day.

Ascoltato 8 min. 46 sec.
T for Trialogue

6 APR 2021 · Adherents of the Abrahamic faiths in the Holy Land have gained profound experience in polemic and apologetics but little in genuine dialogue.

Ascoltato 7 min. 50 sec.
S for Status Quo

1 APR 2021 · Whilst plurality and diversity are under threat on and between all sides, the repairs in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is an example of how sometimes religious leaders can transcend partisan elements.

Ascoltato 8 min. 41 sec.
R for Refugee

29 MAR 2021 · While the State of Israel will not agree to their return since it would effectively destroy Israel as a Jewish state, the Palestinians steadfastly refuse to abandon their claim.

Ascoltato 9 min. 4 sec.
Q for Qu'ran

23 MAR 2021 · The Holy Land as a whole and Jerusalem in particular are, according to the Qur’an, sacred and retain an important place in Islamic consciousness.

Ascoltato 8 min. 9 sec.

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