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This work examines the involvement of the Vatican and American Catholics in the political discourse surrounding the partition of Palestine.

June 3, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Contesting Zion. The Vatican, American Catholics, and the partition of Palestine. By Adrian Ciani. (McGill-Queen’s Studies in the History of Religion, Series Two, 103.) Pp. xviii + 320 incl. 1 map. Montreal & Kingston–London: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2025. £22.99 (paper). 978 0 2280 2461 3

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This work examines the involvement of the Vatican and American Catholics in the political discourse surrounding the partition of Palestine.
Historical analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Examination of religious and political impacts on the partition.
In-depth case studies on Vatican and American Catholic positions.
Demonstrates varied theological perspectives among American Catholics regarding Palestine.
Highlights the Vatican's strategic diplomatic efforts during the partition process.
Analyzes the implications of religious beliefs on foreign policy concerning Palestine.

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Historical analysis explores the Vatican's role in the partition of Palestine, highlighting American Catholic perspectives.

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Contesting Zion. The Vatican, American Catholics, and the partition of Palestine. By Adrian Ciani. (McGill-Queen’s Studies in the History of Religion, Series Two, 103.) Pp. xviii + 320 incl. 1 map. Montreal & Kingston–London: McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2025. £22.99 (paper). 978 0 2280 2461 3 - Volume 77 Issue 2

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc730dee9eb8c0dce8032 https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022046926102577

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Historical analysis explores the Vatican's role in the partition of Palestine, highlighting American Catholic perspectives.

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