Jerusalem and God save the Queen – Last night of the Proms 2012
Jerusalem, by Parry, orch. Elgar God save the Queen conductor: Jiri Belohlavek BBC Symphony Orchestra BBC Symphony Chorus recorded @ the Royal Albert Hall, L…
City of Stone: The Hidden History of Jerusalem Reviews
City of Stone: The Hidden History of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is more than a holy city built of stone. Domain of Muslims, Jews, and Christians, Jerusalem is a perpetual contest, and its shrines, housing projects, and bulldozers compete in a scramble for possession. Now one of Jerusalem’s most respected authorities presents a history of the city that does not fall prey to any one version of its past.
Meron Benvenisti begins with a reflection on the 1996 celebration of Jerusalem’s 3000-year anniversary as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel. He then juxtaposes eras, dynasties, and rulers in ways that provide grand comparative insights. But unlike recent politically motivated histories written to justify the claims of Jews and Arabs now living in Jerusalem, Benvenisti has no such agenda. Hi
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