Johannes Zang
Johannes Zang (* 1964 in Goldbach near Aschaffenburg ) is a German author who deals in his works with the coexistence of Israelis and Palestinians (especially the situation of Palestinian Christians ).
Life
Zang studied theology, and later music therapy . From 1999 to 2003 he worked in Bethlehem as a music therapist and music teacher for Palestinian children. Zang lived in Jerusalem from 2005 to 2008. In addition to his work as a music teacher, he worked as a pilgrim guide and journalist, including for Die Zeit , Die Tagespost and several daily newspapers and church magazines . Zang currently works as a tour guide , author, speaker and organist .
Works
- Encounters with Christians in the Holy Land: their history and everyday life Echter, Würzburg 2017, ISBN 978-3-429-04337-7
- Tent of the Nations: Dahers Weinberg near Bethlehem (Palestine), Aphorisma, Berlin, 3rd edition 2016, ISBN 978-3-86575-493-6
- Beneath the surface: Experiences from Israel and Palestine , Aphorisma, Berlin, 5th edition 2014, ISBN 978-3-86575-044-0
- English translation: Different truth: stories told from Israel and Palestine , Aphorisma, Berlin 2009, ISBN 978-3-86575-008-2
- Gaza - Very near, very far ... , Aphorisma, Berlin 2013, ISBN 978-3-86575-038-9
- with Dieter Masuhr : People in Palestine. Drawings by people drawn by the Intifada , Wunderkammer 2005, ISBN 978-3937389547
Web links
- Website by Johannes Zang
- Zang on the website of the Bavarian Pilgrims Office
- Interview with Zang on ARD
- Below the surface on perlentaucher.de
- Zang as the author of Die Zeit
- Zang in the ARD documentary No recipe for peace - Germans in the Middle East conflict
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zang, Johannes |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1964 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Goldbach near Aschaffenburg |