Between Cultural Diversity and Common Heritage Legal and Religious Perspectives on the Sacred Places of the Mediterranean

'This book opens up different perspectives on an ancient and still unsolved issue. It provides new tools to deal with the complex question of the sacred places in an innovative and constructive way and contains a Declaration for their protection that is based on an accurate analysis of the religious, legal and political significance of the most important sacred places of the Mediterranean. It will be of great interest to politicians, diplomats and scholars.' Cesare Mirabelli, University of Roma Tor Vergata, Italy and former President of the Italian Constitutional Court 'These essays by distinguished scholars offer a thoughtful insight into the way sacred places of the three monotheistic religions in the Mediterranean have forged European cultural identity. Furthermore, they provide the reader with carefully thought out legal and administrative policies with regard to their protection and access.' Ismini Kriari, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece