Jerusalem: A Captivating Journey Through Its Transformation into a Global City
"Jerusalem: History of a Global City" by Vincent Lemire, Katell Berthelot, Julien Loiseau, and Yann Potin offers a comprehensive and nuanced biography of Jerusalem, exploring its evolution from a small, strategically insignificant town to a city with profound global and religious significance. The authors examine the city's rich history, including its biblical roots, periods of conquest, and transformation under different empires. Drawing on recent archaeological findings, Ottoman records, and diverse historical sources, they provide a detailed account of the city’s religious, cultural, and political dynamics, highlighting its role in shaping the three major monotheistic religions and its ongoing significance in the modern world.
This entry is original published by My Jerusalem Story .
