The Complete Idiot's Guide to JerusalemAn ancient city rich with history, tradition, and bloody conflict. From Biblical times to the present day, this comprehensive guide traces the turbulent history of the city considered sacred by the world's three major monotheistic religions. ¬ Completely up-to-date, reflecting the continuing conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis, and the role the U.S. has in securing a lasting peace between Jews and Muslims ¬ Israeli/Palestinian conflict is in the news daily |
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... Jesus to crucifixion , and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , shared by Roman Catholics , Eastern Orthodox , and Armenian branches of the religion . 4 The Jerusalem of Islam 43 The Old City and East Jerusalem , which Palestinians envi ...
... Jesus to crucifixion , and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre , shared by Roman Catholics , Eastern Orthodox , and Armenian branches of the religion . 4 The Jerusalem of Islam 43 The Old City and East Jerusalem , which Palestinians envi ...
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... Jesus ( Possibly ) . .34 Stations of the Cross .... .... 34 A Little Shopping Along the Way 35 Whose Church Is It ? .... 35 Believer or Not , It's Impressive ..36 Standing on Calvary ..... 36 The Tomb of Christ Other Things to See 36 ...
... Jesus ( Possibly ) . .34 Stations of the Cross .... .... 34 A Little Shopping Along the Way 35 Whose Church Is It ? .... 35 Believer or Not , It's Impressive ..36 Standing on Calvary ..... 36 The Tomb of Christ Other Things to See 36 ...
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... Jesus , and Mohammad Think About All This ? ........ ...... 62 On and Around Jaffa Road ........ 62 The Russian Compound ...... 63 Mea Shearim Quarter .63 The Knesset ... ..... 64 The Chagall State Hall .64 The Knesset Menorah ...
... Jesus , and Mohammad Think About All This ? ........ ...... 62 On and Around Jaffa Road ........ 62 The Russian Compound ...... 63 Mea Shearim Quarter .63 The Knesset ... ..... 64 The Chagall State Hall .64 The Knesset Menorah ...
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... Jesus ..... 89 A Religion's Bumpy Road Starts in Jerusalem Jerusalem Gets Its First Christian Martyr . Meanwhile , Back in Jerusalem .. ... 90 .... 91 ..91 Hard Times Hit Jerusalem Again A Sudden Turnaround on the Road to Damascus No ...
... Jesus ..... 89 A Religion's Bumpy Road Starts in Jerusalem Jerusalem Gets Its First Christian Martyr . Meanwhile , Back in Jerusalem .. ... 90 .... 91 ..91 Hard Times Hit Jerusalem Again A Sudden Turnaround on the Road to Damascus No ...
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Contents
Heavenly Real Estate | 4 |
The Old City of the Jews | 17 |
The Christian Old City | 31 |
The Citadel | 38 |
The Jerusalem of Islam | 43 |
The Secular City | 57 |
Standing on Gods Mountain | 71 |
Birthplace of Christianity | 85 |
Capital City | 169 |
Long and Twisting Road | 181 |
Caught in the Middle | 195 |
Glimmers of Hope | 207 |
Slaughter on Ben Yehuda Street | 219 |
Roadmap to Peace | 231 |
A Tale of Four Cities | 245 |
Life as a Muslim in Jerusalem | 257 |
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