Orthodox Christians in Syria

Sato gives a thought-provoking discussion of how Syrian Orthodox Christians in contemporary Syria shape the identity of their community, both to reinforce their separate culture, and also to emphasize their integration into wider Syrian society.

About the author

University of Durham, UK

Summary

Gives a discussion of how Syrian Orthodox Christians in contemporary Syria shape the identity of their community, both to reinforce their separate culture, and also to emphasize their integration into wider Syrian society. This book shows the importance of 'memory' in shaping cultural identity in the Middle East.

Product details

• Authors: Noriko Sato, Noriko (University of Durham Sato, Sato Noriko
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 31.12.2023, delayed
• EAN: 9780415363693
• ISBN: 978-0-415-36369-3
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series; Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity