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Explores the founding of the city, its centrality for Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities, major events in the city's history as recorded in sacred texts, and visits locations including Mount Moriah, the site of the First and Second Temples; the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; the Dome of the Rock; and the Western Wall.
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Home to three of the world's major religions, Jerusalem has been a center of both faith and conflict for 40 centuries. Journalist Ray Suarez traces the city's history and explains its importance to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Using key passages from the Bible, the Torah and the Koran, as well as interviews with noted historians and religious leaders, this historical study reveals why Jerusalem continues to fascinate millions of believers.
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