Jerusalem and other holy places as foci of multireligious and ideological confrontation
Book Description
This scholarly collection emerges from an international gathering of experts who convened in Jerusalem to examine one of humanity's most profound spiritual phenomena: the power of sacred spaces to unite and divide communities across religious boundaries. Drawing from multiple academic disciplines, these conference proceedings illuminate how holy sites function as both bridges and battlegrounds in our interconnected world.
The volume centers on Jerusalem while expanding to explore the broader dynamics that transform physical locations into vessels of deep spiritual meaning. Contributors investigate how sacred places acquire their rhetorical power, examining the complex processes through which geography becomes infused with divine significance across different faith traditions.
Through rigorous analysis, the collection reveals how holiness itself proves remarkably adaptable, shifting across time periods and cultural contexts while maintaining its capacity to inspire devotion, conflict, and transformation. The multidisciplinary approach brings together perspectives from history, religious studies, and cultural analysis to create a comprehensive understanding of sacred space.
For readers seeking to understand the intersection of spirituality and human conflict, this work offers valuable insights into how our deepest beliefs manifest in physical places. The examination of Jerusalem's role in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam provides a compelling case study in how shared reverence can both connect and separate communities of faith.
This collection serves those interested in interfaith dialogue, conflict resolution, and the complex relationship between sacred geography and human experience.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 389 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore In Islam
- ✓ Explore Jerusalem in Judaism
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Jerusalem in Christianity
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Religions
- ✓ Explore In Christianity
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
