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The sixth Traveler's Key to the sacred places of the world is devoted to Jerusalem--the holy city of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It explores the Stations of the Cross, Gethsemane, and other sites commemorating Jesus's life and death: the intricate history of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; the true origin of the Western Wall; the extraordinary symbolism of the Dome of the Rock from where Muhammad ascended to heave, the Foundation Stone of the world--hallowed by Jews and Muslims alike; the significance of the ancient walls and gates of the Old City; the hundred different names Jerusalem bears; and the secret mission of the Knights Templars who came to Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. Having studied the archeology and landscape of Jerusalem and absorbed the legends and mystical traditions of its 5,000-year history, Martin Lev takes us on an unforgettable journey of (self-)discovery as he examines the laws of man's relationship to the divine and inquires into the nature of sacred places--those points which seem to connect heaven and earth. This is a book for modern pilgrims, scholars, and discriminating travelers, even if they never leave the house.

Author

Lev, Martin, 1939-

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published

1989

Language

EN

ISBN

9780394556352

Subjects

Travel, History, Humanities