About
Daniel is Palestinian theologian, Qur’an scholar, and podcaster. Originally from Bethlehem, Palestine, Daniel has a PhD degree in Qur’anic studies from the University of Notre Dame. His academic interests span the study of the history and redaction of the Qur’an, Syriac in Late Antiquity, Christian-Muslim relations, and Palestinian theology.
Daniel is also the founder and co-host of “Across the Divide” podcast, a theology podcast that explores the intersection of faith and politics in the context of Palestine-Israel. Daniel has also been involved in launching several entrepreneurship projects and nonprofits, including Ultimate Palestine, the Palestinian national association for the sport of Ultimate.
Academic Work
Daniel’s doctoral research focuses on the study of the composition of the Qur’an in light of late antique scribal culture and redactional practices. He has also published various academic articles on the Qur’an, Syriac Christianity, Medieval Islam, and contemporary Christian-Islam relations. See Daniel’s Academia page.
For more, here’s Daniel’s academic CV.
Podcast
Daniel Bannoura is a co-host of Across the Divide podcast, a joint Palestinian and American podcast that explores the intersection of the Christian faith and social justice in the context of Palestine-Israel and its relationship to the church in the West. Guests on the podcast provide diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and are involved, theologically and practically, in the pursuit of justice and peace in Palestine and Israel.
