Explore the rich tapestry of Jerusalem's history with 'Jerusalem - A Brief History,' an engaging and insightful book that serves as a perfect introduction for both casual readers and history enthusiasts alike. This comprehensive guide delves into how Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures shape the understanding of this iconic city, replete with layers of religious significance and cultural importance. Published by John Wiley & Sons in 2018, this 272-page hardcover book presents a vivid exploration of Jerusalem, emphasizing its evolution from an ancient temple city to a modern metropolis.

The text begins by immersing readers in contemporary Jerusalem, exhibiting its vibrant life today while tracing its historical lineage. From the grandeur of its biblical past to its role as a contested sacred space among three major religions, this book artfully illustrates how Jerusalem’s narrative is woven with themes of hope, conflict, and reverence. Discover how urban history intertwines with art and architecture, revealing the city's transformation over the centuries.

This expertly crafted volume not only tackles historical milestones but also offers valuable insights into the dynamics between communities and their sacred sites. 'Jerusalem - A Brief History' stands out for its unique synthesis of urban studies, biblical interpretation, and the complexities of modern Middle Eastern politics, allowing readers to appreciate the city’s multifaceted identity.

Whether you're a scholar, a traveler, or someone yearning to deepen your understanding of one of the world's most significant cities, this book is an essential addition to your library.

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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405179720
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 272


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Provides a short, accessible, and lively introduction to Jerusalem


Jerusalem - A Brief History shows how Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures confer providential meaning to the fate of the city and how modern Jerusalem is haunted by waves of biblical fantasy aiming at mutually exclusive status-quo rectification. It presents the major epochs of the history of Jerusalem™s urban transformation, inviting readers to imagine Jerusalem as a city that is not just sacred to the many groups of people who hold it dear, but as a united, unharmed place that is, in this sense, holy.


Jerusalem - A Brief History starts in modern Jerusalem”giving readers a look at the city as it exists today. It goes on to tell of its emergence as a holy city in three different ways, focusing each time on another aspect of the biblical past. Next, it discusses the transformation of Jerusalem from a formerly Jewish temple city, condemned to oblivion by its Roman destroyers, into an imperially sponsored Christian theme park, and the afterlife of that same city under later Byzantine and Muslim rulers. Lastly, the book returns to present day Jerusalem to examine the development of the modern city under the Ottomans and the British, the history of division and reunification, and the ongoing jostling over access to, and sovereignty over, Jerusalem™s contested holy places.


Offers a unique integration of approaches, including urban history, the rhetoric of power, the history of art and architecture, biblical hermeneutics, and modern Middle Eastern Studies

Places great emphasis on how Jerusalem is