Jerusalem, City of Mirrors: City of Mirrors

by Amos Elon

Book Overview

A portrait of Jerusalem which has maintained its powerful hold on the imagination since ancient times. Elon examines historical, religious, cultural and political aspects and speculates on the future.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316233889
• ISBN13: 9780316233880
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Neutral

I'm surprised that this book is considered out of print as I just bought it in a bookshop at Gatwick Airport on my way back from my first trip to Israel. I strongly recommend seeing Jerusalem before reading this, as then you will have a picture of the city in your mind before hearing the inside story on some of the landmarks. This book is better than a guide even though it does demand a little prior knowledge of the city and the Bible. Congratulations to Mr. Elon on his religous neutrality. I'd be glad to chat to anyone out there about this great country: pfinn50379@aol.com

Wonderful Jerusalem

I just visited Jerusalem in March 2000. After I returned I read this book. Oh, do I wish I had read the book before I left or had the book to read in Jerusalem. We had a guide at $200 a day and he was not as good as this book. It is excellent to understand the present situation in the city. It gives great background on all the churches, etc that you view. It is a great historical guide, providing wonderful quotes from people who were visiting in 333 CE or 1800's or in the last few years. A must read if you plan on going to Jerusalem or obtaining a better understanding of the present political circumstances of the city.