Nazareth, the largest Arab city in Israel, is a surprising example of ethnic harmony in a region dominated by conflict. A recent trend toward integration of its historical Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Muslim quarters however, has disrupted the harmony. In "Beyond the Basilica: Christians and Muslims in Nazareth, " Chad F. Emmett provides penetrating analysis of the complex relationship between the structure of Nazareth s quarters and the relations between its ethnic communities.
Emmett describes both the positive and negative effects of Nazareth s residential patterns. He shows...