This book highlights the nexus between religion and politics through the process of classifying holy places, giving them meaning and interpreting their standing in religious and civil law, within governmental policy, and within international and local communities. "The range of themes explored within the context of politics and law is impressive...This volume provides readers with essential background about some of the crucial issues involved and will especially appeal to graduate students and faculty in interfaith relations, politics, international relations and law." Yousef Meri, Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations, Merrimack College,