A GREAT DEBATE OF AMERICAN MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES ON THE PALESTINE: ZIONISM OR ARAB-AWAKENING

Authors : Selim Han Yeniacun

Pages : 726-747

Doi:10.58884/akademik-hassasiyetler.1621094

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Since the early 19th century, American missionary activities worldwide have driven significant social, political, and economic changes. The effects of these transformations in different dimensions have influenced the relations between the US and the governments in the target regions as well as the vision of the US foreign policy. This article explores the intricate relationship between American evangelical missionary activities and US foreign policy towards Ottoman Palestine during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines how missionaries, driven by theological motivations and the millennialist ideology, significantly influenced the region\\\'s US diplomatic and political strategies. This study examines the tension between Political Zionism and the Arab Awakening, exploring how American missionary objectives intersected with evolving US foreign policy. This research examines American missionaries’ dual impact on Jewish and Arab populations, highlighting the US\\\'s nuanced approach toward the Ottoman Empire’s diverse ethnic and religious groups. The paper also explores the broader implications of missionary diplomacy, shedding light on the missionaries\\\' ability to shape public opinion and governmental policies through their extensive networks and lobbying efforts. This study highlights the lasting impact of American evangelicalism on US-Middle East relations, offering insights into historical contexts shaping contemporary geopolitics.
Keywords : ABD, Filistin, Evanjelizm, Siyasi Siyonizm, Arap Uyanışı