Review, Pilgrims and Pilgrimages as Peacemakers in Christianity, Judaism and Islam (original) (raw)

The paper examines the diverse roles of pilgrims and pilgrimages in fostering peace across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It highlights the tensions between pilgrimage and violence, presenting pilgrimage as an antithesis to war, while showcasing specific studies of pilgrimage sites that illustrate their potential for promoting intercommunal harmony. Various chapters provide concrete examples from regions like Bulgaria, Israel, Algeria, and India, detailing how pilgrimage can act as a medium for peace-making and harmonious coexistence among different religious communities.