 | We Belong to the Land We Belong to the Land, the gripping autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Elias Chacour, capture his life's work toward peace and reconciliation for Israeli Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize, world-renowned Palestinian priest, Elias Chacour, narrates the gripping story of his life spent working to achieve peace and reconciliation among Israeli Jews, Christians, and Muslims. From the destruction of his boyhood village and his work as a priest in Galilee to his efforts to build school, libraries, and summer camps for children of all religions, this peacemaker's moving story brings hope to one of the most complex struggles of our time. Elias Chacour is the Archbishop of Galilee of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. He is the author of Blood Brothers and recipient of the Niwano Peace Prize. Mary E. Jensen, the author of many books and articles, lived in Israel for a year of service and study. |
