Holy City, Holy Places?

Holy City, Holy Places?
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 472
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015018469489
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Synopsis Holy City, Holy Places? by : Peter W. L. Walker

The Oxford Early Christian Studies series will include scholarly volumes on the thought and history of the early Christian centuries. Covering a wide range of Greek, Latin, and Oriental sources, the books will be of interest to theologians, ancient historians, and specialists in the classical and Jewish worlds. Series Editors: Rowan Williams, Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at University of Oxford and Henry Chadwick, Master of Peterhouse in the University of Cambridge. The first book in The Oxford Early Christian Studies series, this study examines how Christians, whose faith is rooted historically in the Holy Land, define the precise significance of such a "holy land" in the present. Walker focuses on 325 A.D., when Constantine, the first Christian emperor, established his capital at Byzantium, allowing the Christians to uncover the Gospel sites and develop a theoretical approach to the Holy Land. He systematically compares for the first time the attitudes of two ancient writers, Eusebius of Caesarea and Cyril of Jerusalem--whose works discuss these events--revealing a new and important appreciation of Eusebius as one who, unlike Cyril, did not believe that the city in the Judean hills was truly "the city of God."

Jesus and the Holy City

Jesus and the Holy City
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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : 0802842879
ISBN-13 : 9780802842879
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Jesus and the Holy City by : Peter W. L. Walker

This book surveys the various landscapes portrayed by the different New Testament authors and draw these together into an overall biblical theology of the ancient city of Jerusalem..

Jerusalem

Jerusalem
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0233004610
ISBN-13 : 9780233004617
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Synopsis Jerusalem by : Joseph Millis

Jerusalem's rich history stretches back more than two millennia, and three great religions claim the city as holy ground. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates Jerusalem, from its ancient origins to the present day, focusing on such key sites as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and pivotal moments like the Six Day War. Fifteen removable facsimile documents, including a sixteenth-century letter written by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and a copy of the 1917 Balfour Declaration, bring the city vividly to life.

The Land Called Holy

The Land Called Holy
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 392
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ISBN-10 : 0300060831
ISBN-13 : 9780300060836
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis The Land Called Holy by : Robert Louis Wilken

Drawing on both primary texts and archaelogy, Wilken traces the Christian conception of a Holy Land from its origins inthe Hebrew Bible to the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in the seventh century.

Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land, 1187–1291

Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land, 1187–1291
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 488
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ISBN-10 : 9781317080862
ISBN-13 : 1317080866
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the Holy Land, 1187–1291 by : Denys Pringle

This book presents new translations of a selection of Latin and French pilgrimage texts - and two in Greek - relating to Jerusalem and the Holy Land between the fall of Jerusalem to Saladin in 1187 and the loss of Acre to the Mamluks in 1291. It therefore complements and extends existing studies, which deal with the period from Late Antiquity to Saladin's conquest. Such texts provide a wealth of information not only about the business of pilgrimage itself, but also on church history, topography, architecture and the social and economic conditions prevailing in Palestine in this period. Pilgrimage texts of the 13th century have not previously been studied as a group in this way; and, because the existing editions of them are scattered across a variety of rather obscure publications, they tend to be under-utilized by historians, despite their considerable interest. For instance, they are often more original than the texts of the 12th century, representing first-hand accounts of travellers rather than simple reworkings of older texts. Taken together, they document the changes that occurred in the pattern of pilgrimage after the fall of Jerusalem in 1187, during its brief reoccupation by the Franks between 1229 and 1244, and during the period from 1260 onwards when the Mamluks gradually took military control of the whole country. In the 1250s-60s, for example, because of the difficulties faced by pilgrims in reaching Jerusalem itself, there developed an alternative set of holy sites offering indulgences in Acre. The bringing of Transjordan, southern Palestine and Sinai under Ayyubid and, later, Mamluk control also encouraged the development of the pilgrimage to St Catherine's monastery on Mount Sinai in this period. The translations are accompanied by explanatory footnotes and preceded by an introduction, which discusses the development of Holy Land pilgrimage in this period and the context, dating and composition of the texts themselves. The book concludes with a comprehensive list of sources and a detailed index.

Defending the Holy Land

Defending the Holy Land
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Total Pages : 743
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ISBN-10 : 9780472033416
ISBN-13 : 0472033417
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Defending the Holy Land by : Zeev Maoz

A scathing and brilliant revisionist history, Defending the Holy Land is the most comprehensive analysis to date of Israel's national security and foreign policy, from the inception of the State of Israel to the present. Book jacket.

Divided Jerusalem

Divided Jerusalem
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Total Pages : 420
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ISBN-10 : 0300097301
ISBN-13 : 9780300097306
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Divided Jerusalem by : Bernard Wasserstein

Jerusalem is a deeply divided city. Famously, the Old City has Muslim, Armenian, Jewish and Christian quarters - all separate and at often at loggerheads. The Jewish and Palestinian (Christian and Muslim) populations lead completely separate lives with different schools, shops, taxi companies, languages and newspapers. How has the city become so hopelessly divided and will it always be so? Is there a solution possible and what has been the fate of earlier attempts to reconcile the different communities? Bernard Wasserstein examines the often unhappy history of the Holy City - one of the most contentious places in the world.

Churches and Monasteries in the Holy Land

Churches and Monasteries in the Holy Land
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Publisher : Hanan Isachar Photography
Total Pages : 415
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ISBN-10 : 9789657000069
ISBN-13 : 9657000068
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Churches and Monasteries in the Holy Land by : David Rapp

The defining events of early Christianity are memorialized in churches and monasteries throughout the Holy Land, many of which date back to ancient times. This beautiful book is a wonderful written and visual guide to those religious monuments and the artistic treasures that lie within their walls. The author, David Rapp, is an art historian and critic, who opens a window into the fascinating geographical-theological sphere where Christianity was conceived and born. Each chapter features spectacular pictures by Hanan Isachar, an acclaimed photographer. Christianity’s roots extend deep into the earth of the Holy Land. This book is dedicated to those who wish to learn more about that heritage and the religious sites that stand as testimonies to it.

The Holy Land (Pocket Edition)

The Holy Land (Pocket Edition)
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Publisher : Barbour Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 162836629X
ISBN-13 : 9781628366297
Rating : 4/5 (9X Downloads)

Synopsis The Holy Land (Pocket Edition) by : George W. Knight

Visit the Holy Land, wherever you might be--with this beautifully illustrated guide to the history, culture, geography, and key sites of Bible places. Now available in a handy, pocket-size edition, this "readable reference" transports you to the land where Abraham, David, and Jesus lived, explaining the what, when, where, and why of their stories--and many, many more. The Holy Land identifies nearly twelve dozen key locales, providing details on their history, setting, and importance. Fully illustrated in color, with helpful maps and intriguing sidebars, The Holy Land is great prep for those visiting the Middle East--and an equally great read for "armchair travelers" who want to better understand the Bible story.

Jerusalem and the Holy Land

Jerusalem and the Holy Land
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1958082554
ISBN-13 : 9781958082553
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Jerusalem and the Holy Land by : James McCormick

Make your journey to the holy land a richer experience. This book introduces the reader to the area, it's history and its people, while providing invaluable information on traditional pilgrimage sites. Knowing what to expect in the Holy Land will help you get the most out of your journey. Jerusalem and the Holy Land, written from a broadly Christian perspective is a must for anyone planning a trip to the Holy Land. It covers everything a pilgrim should know before undertaking the journey.