Christian Communities of Palestine from Byzantine to Islamic Rule

An Historical and Archaeological Study

By (author) Robert Schick

Book cover: Christian Communities of Palestine from Byzantine to Islamic Rule

Extent: 601 pages

Publisher: Gerlach Press

Subjects: Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, Mediterranean Archaeology, Religious Studies

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(January 2021)

ISBN: 9783959940924

Price: $202.00

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An assessment of the nature and social continuity of Christian communities in Palestine from 602-813. By synthesizing literary and archaeological evidence, it provides a detailed discussion of disparate historical and archaeological data.


An assessment of the nature and social continuity of Christian communities in Palestine from 602-813. By synthesizing literary and archeological evidence, it provides a detailed discussion of disparate historical and archeological data. In the first part, the Sasanian, Byzantine and early Muslim invasions of southern Syria and the changing of government policies towards Christians are discussed. Topical studies about church use, conversion and iconoclasm, are also included. The second part offers a useful alphabetical list of more than 500 sites that document Christian and Muslim presence and settlement in the area. “… the book does a great service to those interested in the area and its Christian population…” (John Haldon)

  • By (author) Robert Schick