“Provocative . . . the book brims with splendid insights.†— Los Angeles Times Jerusalem: the ancient City on a Hill; a place central to three major religions; a transcendent fantasy that ignites religious fervor unlike anywhere else on earth. James Carroll’s urgent; masterly Jerusalem; Jerusalem uncovers the history of the city and explores how it came to define culture in both the Middle East and America. Carroll shows how the New World was shaped by obsessions with Jerusalem; from Christopher Columbus’s search for a westward route to the city; to the fascination felt by American presidents from Abraham Lincoln to Ronald Reagan. Heavenly Jerusalem defines the American imagination — and always the earthly city smolders. Jerusalem fever; inextricably tied to Christian fervor; is the deadly — unnamed — third party to the Israeli-Palestinian wars. Understanding this fever is the key that unlocks world history; and the diagnosis that gives us our best chance to reimagine peace. “I dare you to read this book and see Jerusalem; or yourself; the same way.†— Bernard Avishai; author of The Hebrew Republic "So provocative and illuminating that it should not be overlooked by anyone who cares about the future of Jerusalem." — Jewish Journal
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Knowledge every US citizen should embraceBy WyattI liked the book; but in my case the author is preaching to the choir; and I read it in short sessions so it never had a chance to "flow" as a good read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Short; concise and well argued. The only issue ...By ScottShort; concise and well argued. The only issue: a bit heavy on the fear mongering. Religious sentiments rise and fall; right now they're rising; but will likely fall off again after a decade; perhaps two. The prescription he offers for getting heads together is commendable; yet I don't see how it's possible in the current climate as there's just too damn much bickering going on right now and someone will need to censure the extremes on both ends of the theist and anti-theist spectrums.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good BookBy CustomerI thoroughly enjoyed this book getting to know the history and challenges of being a secularist. The word secular is poorly defined by most in large part due to the effort to inculcate religion into the fabric of the government. After reading this book I have become much more aware of religion in government which; in the long run; will lead to disintegration of whatever remains of the democratic ideal.
