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"This is Where We Stand: A Sabeel Reflection on Antisemitism." From the publishers: 

Sabeel is a center for Palestinian liberation theology based in both occupied Palestine and Israel. Our aim is to stand with those who are on the margins of society, and to use theology to liberate those who are oppressed. Sabeel strives to free theology from those who would wish to use it as a weapon against others. We seek to understand our situation and our struggle in the light of the Christian faith.

Why then do we write about antisemitism? The answer is simple.

The foundations on which we struggle against Palestinian oppression are the same foundations on which we are committed to fighting against antisemitism. Furthermore, if it is wrong of the state of Israel to deny our full humanity, it is futile and unacceptable for us to do the same. There will be no peace in our land until all of us recognize the full humanity of all who live here – especially Palestinian refugees, forcibly exiled who wish to return and have been denied that right. 

Schedule: 

May 3: "This is Where We Stand" - Preface & All Editor's Notes, plus What is Antisemitism? and A History of Antisemitism and Anti-Judaism, pages iv - 23. 

May 10: "This is Where We Stand" - Anti-Judaisum in Christian Theology, Liturgy & Practice; Anti-Judaisim and Antisemitisim in the Middle East, and Antisemitisim in the Palestinian Community and the Contemporary Arab World, pages 24-39. 

May 17: "This is Where We Stand" - Zionism, pages 40-56

May 24: "This is Where We Stand" - Definitions that Work...or Don't, pages 57-71

May 31: "This is Where We Stand" - The Challenging Situation Today, A Reflective Exercise, Invitiation to Our Partners, and Conclusion + Appendices, pages 72-102