Essays on the Sects and Nationalities of Syria and Palestine. The Maronites
Author: Frederickjones Bliss
Publisher/Publication: Palestine Exploration Quarterly
Volume/Issue: 24(3)
DOI/ISBN: 10.1179/peq.1892.24.3.207
The article identifies and documents beliefs and practices of the Maronite Christians in Syria and Palestine, focusing on the rituals that they follow in their everyday church life. Within this overall framework,the article addresses different aspects of the Christians, including language and cultural references, and analyses the religious life and spiritual beliefs that play an important role in the life of individuals and their communities.
