Kudüs ve Aksa

By Bünyamin Erul

Book Description

Writing about Jerusalem means writing about the sacred itself, a task as challenging as the ancient city's layered history. In "Kudüs ve Aksa," Bünyamin Erul explores this extraordinary place where prophets, kings, and sultans have walked through millennia, leaving their mark on a city that holds profound meaning for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

This comprehensive examination reveals how thousands of years of human experience have unfolded within just a few thousand square meters. Like a film set where countless different stories have been shot, Jerusalem presents the same physical space while showcasing scenes that span millennia. The ground beneath remains constant, yet the characters, voices, and messages shift continuously, sometimes interweaving across time.

Readers encounter the rich tapestry of this holy city through its wars and destructions, its miracles and wonders, its legends and stories that have shaped three major faiths. The narrative weaves together historical accounts with spiritual significance, showing how different peoples, tribes, and nations have called this place home while temples and places of worship have endured through every era.

Erul presents Jerusalem not merely as a geographical location, but as a living testament to humanity's spiritual journey, where figures like King Solomon, Moses, and Jesus emerge from its sacred stones to speak across the centuries.