Jerusalem CD

Jerusalem CD image
ISBN-10:

0060591862

ISBN-13:

9780060591861

Author(s): ARMSTRONG, KAREN
Edition: Abridged
Released: Feb 17, 2004
Publisher: HarperAudio
Format: Audio CD, 0 pages
to view more data

Description:

Jerusalem, the Holy City, venerated for centuries by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike; no other city has remained the center of such conflict for so long. Now Karen Armstrong, author of the best-selling and widely acclaimed A History of God, explains how this came to be as she unravels the meaning of a "holy city" and shows how Jerusalem has become deeply rooted in the identities of all three religions of Abraham. Throughout, Armstrong helps us understand the mythic nature of Jerusalem's holiness as she explores the "primitive ideal of a sacred space," an ideal that continues to arouse powerful emotions. She describes Jerusalem's richly woven history, tracing its battles, archaeology, and ever-changing topography which is often designed to reflect a people's inner world. Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths tells the fascinating story of Jerusalem from its earliest beginnings during the third millennium BCE to the present-day, explaining why Jerusalem is still a vibrant, sometimes violent political issue in the Middle East.











We're an Amazon Associate. We earn from qualifying purchases at Amazon and all stores listed here.