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Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City

7.5(2 votes)
2011

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Episodes

Wellspring of Holiness
60m

1. Wellspring of Holiness

In episode one, Simon delves into the past to explore how this unique city came into being, explaining how it became of such major importance to the three Abrahamic faiths, and how these faiths emerged from the Biblical tradition of the Israelites.

Invasion, Invasion, Invasion
60m

2. Invasion, Invasion, Invasion

In episode two, Simon discovers the impact on the holy city of a new faith - Islam. He explores Muhammad's relationship with Jerusalem, the construction of one of Islam's holiest shrines - the Dome of the Rock - and the crusaders' attempts to win it back for Christianity.

Judgement Day
60m

3. Judgement Day

How Jerusalem became the object of rivalry between Christian nations, the focus of the longing of Jews and the site of one of the world's most intractable conflicts.

Overview

Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series that illuminates the history of the sacred, and peerlessly beautiful city - Jerusalem.

Details

Genres

Documentary

Language

EN

First Air Date

2011-12-08

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Available On
Britbox Apple TV Channel
BritBox
More Info

Cast

Simon Sebag-Montefiore

Simon Sebag-Montefiore