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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... attack it , and battles rage in Jerusalem . The war ends in Israeli victory and a Palestinian exodus that plants the seeds of half a century of Arab resentment . 14 Capital City Following Arab - Israeli fighting in the Six - Day War ...
... attack it , and battles rage in Jerusalem . The war ends in Israeli victory and a Palestinian exodus that plants the seeds of half a century of Arab resentment . 14 Capital City Following Arab - Israeli fighting in the Six - Day War ...
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... Attack .......... ..195 A Hawk Turns into a Dove ...... .... 196 Enough of Tears and Blood . ..... 196 What to Do About Jerusalem ? Getting Around Problems by Way of a Back Channel A Capital City with Two Names .... The Law of " You Can ...
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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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