Routledge Handbook on Jerusalem (e-bog) af -

Routledge Handbook on Jerusalem e-bog

403,64 DKK (inkl. moms 504,55 DKK)
Few cities around the world transcend their physical boundaries the way Jerusalem does. As the spiritual capital of monotheism, Jerusalem has ancient roots and legacies that have imposed themselves on its inhabitants throughout the centuries. In modern times, and aside from all the religious complexities, Jerusalem has become enmeshed in the Palestinian and Israeli national identities and polit...
E-bog 403,64 DKK
Forfattere Matossian, Bedross Der (redaktør)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 26 oktober 2018
Længde 436 sider
Genrer 1FB
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781317385400
Few cities around the world transcend their physical boundaries the way Jerusalem does. As the spiritual capital of monotheism, Jerusalem has ancient roots and legacies that have imposed themselves on its inhabitants throughout the centuries. In modern times, and aside from all the religious complexities, Jerusalem has become enmeshed in the Palestinian and Israeli national identities and political aspirations, which have involved and dragged into the fray other actors from around the world.Consisting of 35 chapters from leading specialists, the Routledge Handbook on Jerusalem provides a broad spectrum of studies related to the city and its history. Beginning with a historical overview starting from the end of the Bronze age, the chapters go on to look at a range of topics including:religious symbolism and pilgrimagereligious and social relations social and economic historyarchitecture and archaeologymapseschatologypoliticsBy bringing together contributions from leading scholars of different disciplines, this Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the various layers that make up this unique and special city. It will appeal to students and scholars of Middle East Studies, religion and cultural history, and anyone with an interest in learning more about Jerusalem.