⭐Advance Praise and Reviews ⭐

“A much-needed guide, . . . a catalyst for further reflection, conversation, prayer, and action. . . . A masterful book.” ―Archbishop John C. Wester, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico

“What are we called to do as we witness genocide happening before our very eyes? Here’s one wise guide. We need this book.” ―Sr. Helen Prejean, author, Dead Man Walking

“The plight of Gaza and the West Bank cries out for the world to act, yet the temptation to look away can be overwhelming: it’s too horrible, it’s complicated. . . . But this book leaves us no such excuses [and shows] us how we can respond.” ―Austen Ivereigh, co-author with Pope Francis, Let Us Dream

“Rooted in the authors’ formative experiences of the region and in careful intellectual analysis, it makes an important contribution to peace and justice. Highly recommended.” ―Fr. David Hollenbach, SJ, Georgetown University

“I have always hoped to see a book like this. . . . It serves the Church but also the truth that needs to be told.” ―Imam Yahya Hendi, Director for Muslim Life, Georgetown University

“Catholics have a critical role to play in the struggle for justice and peace in Israel-Palestine. But it requires being both fearless in their demands for Palestinian freedom and mindful of the way antisemitism can corrupt Christian discourse about Israel. With intellectual and moral clarity, this book offers a path.” –Peter Beinart, author, Being Jewish after the Destruction of Gaza

“An urgent lens to see the realities of Israel-Palestine clearly, judge them with integrity, and act with compassion.” ―Susan Gunn, Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns

How can our Catholic faith guide us in thinking about Israel-Palestine? Through the lens of key Catholic Social Teaching principles, the book traces the history of Israel-Palestine, present-day injustices, and related issues in the U.S. Authors Jordan Denari Duffner and Julie Schumacher Cohen are American Catholic scholars with a track record of educating and advocating for Palestinian rights and freedom, and for justice, peace, and equality for Israelis and Palestinians alike. They offer readers of this compelling book concrete ideas for how to act, speak, and pray for a better future in Israel-Palestine.

Jordan Denari Duffner, PhD, is a theologian and author of Finding Jesus among Muslims (Liturgical Press) and Islamophobia (Orbis). With degrees from Georgetown University, and as a former Fulbright scholar in Amman, Jordan, she is a member of the Catholic Advisory Council of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP).

Julie Schumacher Cohen has long been involved in Israel-Palestine peacebuilding and advocacy, previously serving as deputy director of CMEP. She serves as assistant vice president for community engagement and government affairs, University of Scranton, and is a PhD candidate in political science at Temple University.

Cover design: Wilma Sheehan

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