In this episode I speak with Yousef Khoury, which translates to Joseph the priest, a Christian Palestinian originally from Gaza, who now lives in Bethlehem. He is the 43rd generation in his family of which 36 generations were priests in the Orthodox priesthood. He studied biblical studies at the Bethlehem Bible College, he has a masters of divinity in theology and mission from the US and is currently working on his doctorate at the University of Amsterdam.

We talk about the history of Christianity in Palestine and the decreasing number of Palestinians who still live in Palestine. We discuss their challenges living under Israeli military and colonial rule and their efforts to counter the Christian Zionist narrative.

As we are approaching Christmas and this episode was recorded in Bethlehem, we end the episode with a Christmas wish and message for everyone around the world.

If you want to learn more about Palestinian theology of liberation these are some sources to check out:

Books:

Munther Isaac, The Other Side of the Wall
Mitri Raheb, Faith in the Face of Empire

Websites:

https://www.kairospalestine.ps
https://www.cryforhope.org

https://christatthecheckpoint.bethbc.edu/
https://youtube.com/@ChristatTheCheckpoint

https://www.palestineportal.org/resource-directory/by-medium/books-and-films/books-about-by-palestinian-christians/

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