{"product_id":"jerusalem-paul-shepherd-9798308443643","title":"Jerusalem: The Complete History - From Ancient Origins to Modern Conflicts, Religion, Archaeology, and Peacebuilding","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJerusalem: The Complete History - From Ancient Beginnings to Modern Conflicts\u003c\/i\u003e offers an in-depth exploration of the city's 3,000-year history, tracing its transformation from an ancient settlement to a modern geopolitical epicenter. This comprehensive guide delves into Jerusalem's immense religious significance, its role in the rise and fall of empires, and its central position in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey historical events, including the \u003cb\u003eCrusades\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRoman conquest\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eOttoman rule\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eBritish mandate\u003c\/b\u003e provide essential context for understanding Jerusalem's complex past. The book also explores the city's religious and cultural heritage through its \u003cb\u003eHoly Sites\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ereligious pilgrimages\u003c\/b\u003e, and its profound influence on \u003cb\u003eJewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient \u003cb\u003earchaeological discoveries\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003emodern-day political challenges\u003c\/b\u003e, this book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Topics: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJerusalem's religious significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eCrusades\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eKingdom of Jerusalem\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eByzantine Empire\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eOttoman rule\u003c\/b\u003e in Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoman conquest\u003c\/b\u003e and the destruction of the \u003cb\u003eSecond Temple\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBritish Mandate\u003c\/b\u003e and the division of Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSix-Day War\u003c\/b\u003e and the reunification of Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArchaeological discoveries\u003c\/b\u003e in the \u003cb\u003eCity of David\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eOld City\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJerusalem's role in the \u003cb\u003eIsraeli-Palestinian conflict\u003c\/b\u003e and peace negotiations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReligious pilgrimages\u003c\/b\u003e and their impact on Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe role of the United Nations\u003c\/b\u003e and international diplomacy regarding Jerusalem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJerusalem's legacy\u003c\/b\u003e as a symbol of religious coexistence and conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is perfect for readers interested in understanding the intricate history, \u003cb\u003ereligious tensions\u003c\/b\u003e, and political dynamics of one of the most contested cities in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Shepherd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798308443643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Paul Shepherd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46927990817023,"sku":"9798308443643","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ecc9a7ff-1be3-44f9-a80c-29a17d3b4250.jpg?v=1749373597","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/jerusalem-paul-shepherd-9798308443643","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}