The Politics of Persecution: Middle Eastern Christians in an Age of Empire

Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 11am-noon Eastern

Christians in the Middle East are the proud descendants of the first followers of Jesus, continuing in the traditions of Christian churches, some of which date back to the early centuries of Christianity.  Despite their status as numerical minorities, and living through a variety of difficult circumstances, they persist in their presence and offer a vibrant witness to their faith.  Discussion about them has become highly politicized, to their detriment.

The Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb is founder and President of the Diyar Consortium, which includes Dar al-Kalima University, partners of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ through Global Ministries.  Rev. Raheb is a Palestinian Lutheran pastor and thinker from Bethlehem, preeminent contextual theologian, and author of more than forty books, including The Politics of Persecution: Middle Eastern Christians in an Age of Empire.

Join us on Wed., Feb. 23 to hear Rev. Raheb speak about his newest book, which addresses the situation of Christians in the Middle East, and discuss it with him.  He will present a less-familiar narrative about Christians in the Middle East, challenging us to reconsider how we think about our siblings in faith.  Rev. Raheb’s book is available through Baylor University Press, and we strongly encourage you to find a copy and read it before the webinar so you can engage with Rev. Raheb in the discussion.