Christianity Under Islam in Jerusalem
Book Description
This scholarly exploration delves into a fascinating yet little-understood chapter of religious history, examining how Christianity navigated its sacred spaces under Islamic rule in Jerusalem during the early Ottoman period. Drawing from previously untapped Ottoman court records and imperial archives, the work illuminates the complex dynamics that shaped Christian worship and pilgrimage in one of the world's most contested holy cities.
The study reveals how Ottoman administrators approached the delicate task of governing Christianity's most revered shrines while maintaining Islamic sovereignty. Rather than focusing on the later period when European powers intervened, this research examines an earlier era when the Ottoman Empire possessed the autonomy to craft its own solutions to religious tensions and competing claims.
Through meticulous archival research, the author uncovers three crucial dimensions of this religious landscape: the formal legal framework governing sacred Christian sites, the Ottoman state's role in mediating disputes between different Christian denominations, and the economic significance these holy places held for imperial finances.
For readers interested in understanding how different faith traditions have coexisted and negotiated sacred space throughout history, this work offers valuable insights into the practical realities of religious pluralism. The book demonstrates how political, legal, and economic factors interweave with spiritual devotion, creating complex relationships that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions of religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 219 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Christian shrines
- ✓ Explore Islam, relations, christianity
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions, islam
- ✓ Explore Turkey, history, ottoman empire, 1288-1918
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Christianity
