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Middle East

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After the Storm

Type: VHS
Author:
( Economy , General , Global , Middle East , Multicultural , Political , Religions )

Introduces some geographic, economic, political, and religious factors that have contributed to the permanent importance of the Middle East in world affairs. Includes leader's guide.

Celebration of Life

Type: VHS
Author:
( Christian Life , Culture , General , Middle East , Multicultural , Religions )

A chance to enter life in the Middle East with Christians of the area, people who act faithfully each day despite conflicts and constant power struggles around them. Richly textured video shows the role of churches based in ancient traditions today and their deep worship life. Helps you EXPERIENNCE life in the Middle East. Includes study guide.

Children of Fire

Type: VHS
Author: Masri, Mai
( Children at Risk , Conflict Resolution , General , Israel - Palestine , Middle East )

Walk the streets and homes of Palestinians in Nablas during the Intifada. Especially works to listen to the voices and stories of the children growing up in this violent atmosphere. Even a young boy of 5 has leared to throw stones at the soldiers, which in turn inspires the soldiers to close the schools in a terrible cycle.

Conversations on Arab History, Religion and Culture; Arabs and the West (Tape 5)

Type: VHS
Author: Mystic Fire Video
( Culture , General , History , Israel - Palestine , Middle East , World Religions )

Tape 5 of 5 features Charles Issawi, a professor emeritus of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. He also taught at the American University of Beirut and Columbia University. He has worked in the Egyptian Ministry of FINANCE AND THE United Nations, where he was economic affairs officer.

Conversations on Arab History, Religion and Culture; Arabs, The: Who They Are, Who They Are Not (Tape 1)

Type: VHS
Author: Mystic Fire Video
( Culture , General , History , Israel - Palestine , Middle East , World Religions )

Part 1 of 5 features James Abourezk (the national chairman of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, former US Representative and Senator from South Dakota), Jack Shaheen (Professor of mass communication at Southern Illinois U. at Edwardsville), and Edward Said (professor of English at Columbia University and member of the Palestinian National Council).

Conversations on Arab History, Religion and Culture; Bonds of Pride, The (Tape 4)

Type: VHS
Author: Mystic Fire Video
( Culture , General , History , Israel - Palestine , Middle East , World Religions )

Tape 4 of 5 features Afaf Marsot (a professor of Near and Middle Eastern History at UCLA), Yvonne Y. Haddad (a professor of history at U-MASS/Amherst with a specialty in Islam in the 20th century and the Qur`an), and Michael W. Suleiman (a University Distinguished Professor in political science at Kansas State University).

Conversations on Arab History, Religion and Culture; Historic Memory, The (Tape 2)

Type: VHS
Author: Mystic Fire Video
( Culture , General , History , Israel - Palestine , Middle East , World Religions )

Part 2 of 5 features Afaf Marsot (a professor of Near and Middle Eastern History at UCLA), Yvonne Y. Haddad (a professor of history at U-MASS/Amherst with a specialty in Islam in the 20th century and the Qur`an), and Michael W. Suleiman (a University Distinguished Professor in political science at Kansas State University).

Conversations on Arab History, Religion and Culture; Image of God, The (Tape 3)

Type: VHS
Author: Mystic Fire Video
( Culture , General , History , Israel - Palestine , Middle East , World Religions )

Part 3 of 5 features Afaf Marsot (a professor of Near and Middle Eastern History at UCLA), Yvonne Y. Haddad (a professor of history at U-MASS/Amherst with a specialty in Islam in the 20th century and the Qur`an), and Michael W. Suleiman (a University Distinguished Professor in political science at Kansas State University).

Daughters of Abraham - A Fight to Survive - Tape 2

Type: VHS
Author: Targacatch Production
( General , Government , Israel - Palestine , Middle East , Political , Women )

Explores the plight of the Palestinians and Israelis, especially through the eyes of women.

Daughters of Abraham - Stateless in Gaza - Tape 1

Type: VHS
Author: Trayler-Smith, Dir. Richard
( Conflict Resolution , General , Government , Israel - Palestine , Middle East , Political , Women )

Explores unrest in Gaza and the plight of the Palestinians and Israelis, especially through the eyes of women.

Hope for Life

Type: VHS
Author:
( Christian Life , Culture , General , Middle East , Ministry , Mission , Outreach )

In documentary style, explores both the many ministries of mission and service in the Middle East and the life and work of churches in this part of the world where Christianity had its beginnings. Acquaints viewers with the 12-14 millions Chrsitians living in this part of the world and show some aspects of their ministry. Includes film guide and map.

Miracle of Taxila

Type: VHS
Author: Robinson, James F.
( General , Healing , Health Care , Hospital Ministry , Middle East , Mission )

Learn about the miracles that happen on a daily basis at the Christian Hospital of Taxila in northern Pakistan which is more than 99% Muslim. This hospital performs over 12,000 eye operations a day, with no operation costing more than $20. This hospital is largely self-sufficient. Follow the story of a cataract-blind man, several surgeons and see a day in this sight-giving hospital.

Pet for Chandran, A

Type: BOOK
Author: Clarke, Sara Klein
( Children's Literature , General , Global , Middle East )

5-yr-old Chandran and his grandfather go on a very special trip to the next village in India to bring back a little pet calf. The sights they see on the way (including their own Christian church) and what happens when they arrive at the village are what this book is about.

Rivers of Fire

Type: VHS
Author:
( Communication , Conflict Resolution , Ecology , General , Global , Middle East , Multicultural )

Control of water is the ultimate weapon. This video depicts the water crisis in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Israel, and Jordan. The water crisis will worsen unless the countries of the Middle East talk with each other about it.

Secret of the Drumstick Tree, The

Type: BOOK
Author: Mook, Jane Day
( Children's Literature , General , Middle East )

Takes place in India. When one day, some people give a wonderful cow to the village, the two shepherd boys' lives change. And the secret of the drumstick tree…you'll have to read the book to find it.