Israeli Pacifist: The Life of Joseph Abileah (Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution)

Traces the life of Joseph Abileah, who has worked for reconciliation between Arabs and Jews A biography of Joseph Abileah, a violinist from Haifa, who, for the past 50 years has worked for reconciliation between Arabs and Jews through commitment to non-violent social change. Through the prism of his life, the author addresses the themes of bi-nationalism and pacifism in the Middle East. Contents Illustrations Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction A Return to the Roots 1915-1936 Not in the Joshua Way 1936-1947 Fanatic for Truth 1947-1950 A Task Worthy of Jews 1950-1967 Isaiah's Teaching 1967-1972 Society for Middle East Confederation 1972-1987 The True Victories