Jerusalem 3000 Years: Stone and Spirit

Author: Bahat
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: For three thousand years, Jerusalem has written fascinating chapters in the annals of human history. From around 1004 BC, when King David made it the capital of Israel, to the mid-20th century when it was declared the capital of the State of Israel, Jerusalem has been a stage for countless historical events. The events that have unfolded in Jerusalem largely reflect the history of human cultural development. As a historic and cultural city of global significance, Jerusalem is a subject and source of inspiration for countless artists. In this sense, no city in the world can rival it. This book compiles artworks from around the world that depict the history and culture of Jerusalem. Engaging historical texts intertwined with magnificent artworks reveal the unique charm of Jerusalem, where reality and imagination, matter and spirit, shine in harmony, offering a window into the mysterious essence of the city. In addition to the historical relics unearthed by archaeologists, the illustrated works on history included in each chapter of this book also provide us with the original understanding of Jerusalem as a special place from the perspectives of Eastern and Western cultures.