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Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem

Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem. The Home of Palestinian Liberation Theology (PLT). Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem. The word " Sabeel " is Arabic for 'the way' and also a 'channel' or 'spring' of life-giving water. Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem.

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Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem

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  1. Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem The Home of Palestinian Liberation Theology (PLT)

  2. Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem The word "Sabeel" is Arabic for 'the way' and also a 'channel' or 'spring' of life-giving water.

  3. Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem Sabeel is an ecumenical grassroots liberation theology movement among Palestinian Christians. Inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, this liberation theology seeks to deepen the faith of Palestinian Christians, to promote unity among them and lead them to act for justice and peace.* * Sabeel website

  4. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Liberation Theology, calls attention to the heart of the Biblical message. It emphasis and helps us to focus on the liberating aspect of the word of God that has been in the Bible all along, but unfortunately ,has been neglected. It brings the word of God to us in our daily lives , attuning our ears to what God is saying to us today and what God wants us to do through us in this world that God loves and to which God has sent Jesus Christ.

  5. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem A theology of liberation is a way of speaking prophetically and contextually to a particular situation, where oppression, suffering and injustice have long reigned. Rev. Naim Ateek, founder of Sabeel Jerusalem.

  6. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Naim Stifan Ateek is an Anglican priest and founder of the Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre in Jerusalem. A former canon of St. George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem, he was the first to articulate a Palestinian theology of liberation in his book, ‘Justice, and Only Justice: A Palestinian Theology of Liberation’

  7. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Palestinian Liberation Theology (PLT) Deepen the faith of our Christian Community in the Land Make the faith relevant Liberate the Christian Theology Use our faith as a tool for Liberation and Unity

  8. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Mission* To strive towards theological liberation through instilling the Christian faith in the daily lives of those who suffer under occupation, violence, injustice, and discrimination. * Sabeel website

  9. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Vision* Local Christians inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ stand for the oppressed, work for justice, engage in peace-building * Sabeel website

  10. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Unity* Sabeel focuses on strengthening the local community in 3 areas: Ecumenical (Christian – Christian), Christian – Muslim, and amongst Israeli Arabs and Jews.  * Sabeel website

  11. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Area 1 The first focus is a continuation of the work that Sabeel has begun within the Christian denominations, attempting to strengthen the bonds and cooperation amongst the various communities

  12. Meet together

  13. Prayer Together

  14. Sabeel Theology Centre Jerusalem

  15. Celebrate Together

  16. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Area 2 The Christian-Muslim interfaith focuses cooperation with the Al-Liqa Centre in Bethlehem and work towards interfaith dialogue and understanding, in addition to a faith-based ideology and practice of non-violence.

  17. Interfaith

  18. Interfaith

  19. Solidarity

  20. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Area3 The third area focuses on issues that Palestinians, both Christian and Muslim, face as citizens of Israel and will seek to work with Israeli Jews in challenging policies that undermine equality and human rights.

  21. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Sabeel organises Bible study groups to study Jesus’ message in the parables. This will be a 5 year project and will include local Christian communities in both Israel and Palestine. The purpose of these studies is 4-fold

  22. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem 1. To provide local Christian communities with a structure to read and study the Bible. 

  23. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem 2. To provide opportunities for input into the ongoing development of Palestinian Liberation Theology.

  24. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem 3. To provide local Christian communities with a structure to read and study the Bible. 

  25. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem 4. To strengthen the local Christian community as it works towards restorative justice, inclusivity and non-violence.

  26. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemTraining Facilitators

  27. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemBible Study Group

  28. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemBible Study Group

  29. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemFacing Challenges- Repairing a Christian Cemetery

  30. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemFacing Challenges-here repairing damage by Muslim extremists

  31. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemFacing Challenges

  32. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem Challenging Divisions in Christian Groups

  33. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemAdvocacy - Education

  34. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemAdvocacy - Education

  35. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemAdvocacy -Prayer

  36. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemAdvocacy -Prayer

  37. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemVolunteer Work

  38. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemVolunteer Work

  39. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre JerusalemVolunteer Work

  40. Challenging Christian Zionism- Inspired by a study of Mark 7:24-30, We wanted to give them a gift from the ‘dogs of the land’ that would critique any theology that excludes and demeans half of the population of this land.”

  41. Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Centre Jerusalem http://new.israelpalestinemissionnetwork.org/home/who-we-are

  42. SabeelInternationally Friends of Sabeel groups in many Countries USA, Canada, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Germany

  43. Friends of Sabeel UK Now merged with Kairos Britain new name Sabeel- Kairos

  44. Friends of Sabeel UK Friends of Sabeel UK remains the registered CharityRegistration No. 5595112. Charity No. 1116817

  45. +FOSUK New Website http://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk

  46. Further Reading

  47. Further Reading • A Palestinian Theology of Liberation: The Bible, Justice, and the Palestine-Israel Conflict, Naim Ateek, 2017, ISBN-13: 978-1626982604 • Justice and Only Justice , A Palestinian Theology of Liberation, Naim Ateek, 1989 ISBN: 978-0-88344-545-7 • See also:http://www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk/category/resources/prayer-and-theology/

  48. Further Reading Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center Jerusalem • http://sabeel.org/ Sabeel-Kairos UK website • www.sabeel-kairos.org.uk

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