Akram Khater

Akram Khater, an expert in Middle Eastern studies and the author of a biography about Hindiyya al-'Ujaimi, discusses the life of this influential figure in the 18th-century Christian Middle East. They explore the religious and political upheavals of that time, delve into the history of the Maronite Church, and examine the role of faith as a historical force. Hindiyya's story sheds light on gendered aspects of piety and politics in the region, highlighting the challenges she faced and the extent of her influence before her ultimate downfall.