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Jerusalem: The Biography | Simon Sebag Montefiore
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Presents an epic story of the holy city at the heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, drawing on new archival materials, current scholarship, and the author's own family records to narrate its tumultuous history.
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midhun.j.zacharia
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This is an ambitious and informative work. While it does have its own politics, the author has achieved the book‘s stated goal.

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AnneCecilie
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This book covers the last 3.500 yrs of Jerusalem‘s story. So there‘s A LOT OF names. And there‘s been a lot of wars. I guess that for a the longest time, war documents is the only documents that has been written and survived. Then as the story moves into the 1800s the story changes. Suddenly there‘s talk about writers like Gogel, Melville and Thackeray. And I particularly enjoyed that. Selma Lagerløf‘s Jerusalem is also mentioned.

AnneCecilie In the conflict about Jerusalem it‘s important to remember that for a 1.000 yrs the city was Jewish, for the next 400 yrs it was Christian before it was Islamic for the next 1.300 yrs. It‘s not easy being a city that 3 world religions view as its center for different reasons. 4y
Butterfinger Wonderful review. 4y
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AnneCecilie
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#BookReport

I read Exciting Times, No one is talking about this, Transcendent Kingdom and Romancing Mr. Bridgerton

I continued my chapter a day reading of Anne of Ingleside

I started my reading of Jerusalem

Cinfhen I finished this book this morning/ I wasn‘t impressed. What were you thoughts 4y
AnneCecilie @Cinfhen I didn‘t love it which I thought I would. I think I‘ve seen it compared to Normal People and I love that one. But in one way, it has been growing on me a little, that ending had me thinking. 4y
Cinfhen Yes, I usually don‘t like open endings but this one seemed fitting 4y
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AnneCecilie
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#WeeklyForecast

Continue my chapter a day reading of Anne of Ingleside #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead
Start reading Jerusalem. I plan to spend the rest of the month on this one #foodandlit #Isreal
Then I hope to get to the 3 books I have out from the library that are in the Woman‘s Prize for Fiction longlist.

Cinfhen Tagged book is a chunkster!!!!!! 4y
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AnneCecilie
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My #Nonfiction shelves. A mix between read and tbr.
#GratefulReads

OriginalCyn620 Lovely shelves! 5y
Linsy Love that plate! 5y
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Cinfhen
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#AnglophileApril
“And all the roads we have to walk are winding...And all the lights that lead us there are blinding” For me,this Wall is my truest #Wonderwall ☮️🕎💟It‘s a place where I feel the presence of History surging through my blood. A place where I go to remember the world is much larger than me. And once again I share another video of the awe that still exists in the simplest forms. #OneLoveOneHeart
https://youtu.be/TZzK29_V8jQ

merelybookish Lovely! 6y
Cathythoughts ♥️♥️♥️ 6y
julesG Lovely picture of you and amazing event you linked to. 6y
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Cinfhen Thank you so much @merelybookish @Cathythoughts I‘m obsessed with this KoolUlam singing initiative @julesG their videos bring me hope and fill my heart with joy💕 6y
DivineDiana Beautiful picture of you! Thank you for sharing the wonderful video! Would love to have been a part of that experience! ❤️☮️🎼 6y
erzascarletbookgasm What a wonderful connection between different people through this mass singing initiative 👏 6y
Centique Oh that video made me all teary-eyed! Beautiful photo and choice C 💕 6y
JennyM Beautiful pic, Cindy. Thanks for sharing ♥️ 6y
Cinfhen Singing is believing @Centique @JennyM @erzascarletbookgasm @DivineDiana 🧡🎶 gives me hope 🙏🏻 6y
Chrissyreadit ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Mdargusch That really is so powerful and so perfect for this prompt! Thanks for sharing. 😘 6y
Kalalalatja Thanks for sharing! ❤️ 6y
ScientistSam The video moved me so much I was teary-eyed. Thanks for sharing! Have you seen the video where they sing Matisyahu's One Day in Tell Aviv? 6y
Cinfhen I‘m so glad you‘re all getting the feels @Chrissyreadit @Mdargusch @Kalalalatja and I have @ScientistSam it‘s my favorite one‼️‼️‼️ I honestly believe music unites us 💙 6y
TheBookHippie 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️ beautiful. 6y
KarenUK Beautiful 💕💕💕 6y
emilyhaldi This made me tear up a little ☺️ what a beautiful video!! I'm reminded of how touched my (cynical) husband was by the wall. Would love to see it for myself someday... Ps. Lovely picture of you!!! 6y
TrishB Lovely choice and pic ❤️ can‘t play as in work....will do later 6y
Reviewsbylola Amazing post. ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
Cinfhen Thanks all, I just realized my photo is from Eric‘s Bar Mitzvah 😱😱Holy Crap, that was 10 years ago 😬😂😂no wonder why I look so young @Reviewsbylola @TrishB @emilyhaldi @KarenUK and I know @TheBookHippie why can‘t the media share that image??? 6y
BarbaraBB What a moving video, thanks for sharing. Music unites us, so true! And you look beautiful 💕 6y
LeahBergen Ooph, that video! 😭😭😭😭 6y
Cinfhen It‘s not often I get emotional watching strangers sing @LeahBergen @BarbaraBB but these videos get me EVERY TIME!! I‘m dying to participate. My friends have done it and they say it‘s such a rush. 6y
TheBookHippie @Cinfhen I think I say this daily about one thing or another 🤷🏽‍♀️ 6y
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Birdsong28
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Cathythoughts Thankyou for thinking of me ... will investigate presently 👍🏻❤️ (edited) 6y
Ms_T Just seen this and I‘m intrigued...... 👍🏻 6y
Andrew65 @Ms_T Me too, thanks for tagging me. @Birdsong28 👍😊 6y
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Cinfhen
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#HumpDayPost
1. So technically not my city, (I'm about an hour drive away) but The Western Wall and Al-Aqsa are too magnificent and awe-inspiring not to post. I was just there Sunday 🙏🏻
2. All shades of blue💙
3.Spring🌻🌷🌼🌹
4.Helter Skelter (less than 50 pages to go)
5. It doesn't matter #BooksareBooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Wow!!!!! Beautiful!!! 7y
Cinfhen It's such a humbling place, I feel so much divine energy whenever I visit @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks to see all those thousands of personal notes lodged in every crevice of the wall...makes you appreciate life 😇 7y
Cathythoughts So beautiful, so old 💫 (edited) 7y
emilyhaldi My husband said that visiting The Wall was one of the most amazing experiences of his life, and he does not consider himself to be religious. I would love to go someday! 7y
Cinfhen You know I'd love to host you and the rest of the family @emilyhaldi and It's true (for me) being at The Wall is more spiritual than religious 7y
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Rachbb3
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Costco grab. Looks very interesting.

laurieluna I really want to read his book on The Romanovs. Their story is both fascinating and chilling. 7y
Jack-Cade This has just made my reading list. It was highly recommended to me by a college professor. Fascinating history. I'm looking forward to it. 7y
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Caterina
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So, I have a major announcement! Starting in August, I will be serving in the Lutheran church's Young Adults in Global Mission program for one year. I'll be living in the Jerusalem/West Bank area, learning Arabic, sharing life with a host family, working in Palestinian schools, and growing in faith! I am SO overjoyed! Book recommendations, words of wisdom, and questions are welcome and appreciated! 😊💛

Caterina If you'd like to learn more, here's a link to my fundraising page: http://support.elca.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1047899&pg=personal&fr_id=1181 7y
Rachbb3 That's fantastic! Prayers and best wishes to you. 7y
Caterina @Rachbb3 Thanks so much! 😊 7y
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quirkyreader If you haven't read them, try Martin Luther's original writings. 7y
Caterina @quirkyreader I've read some Martin Luther, but his collected writings are about 55 volumes long in English. Did you have any particular works in mind? 7y
quirkyreader His list of edicts that he posted. They are always thought provoking. 7y
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Ande
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I was gripped by this book which is jam packed with the history of Jerusalem. There is so much more to read around it, however, I went for Exodus by Leon Uris directly after. Also binged on The History of the Arab Spring Podcast to try and get a fair and complete picture. See also The Crusades by Thomas Asbridge.

This book made me see the rodiculousness of all organised religions.

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Cinfhen
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My husband & I took a drive to Jerusalem today. No matter your religion, there is something very powerful and magnetic when you touch the ancient stones, and walk the cobblestone alleys. As I stood and reflected in front of the Western Wall, I had many of you and your loved ones in mind. I prayed for renewed health, healing, good outcomes, success and fulfillment. May these prayers be answered for each of us. 🙏🏻💕🙏🏻

britt_brooke 💚💚💚 8y
thec0zy What an incredible trip! 💜 8y
JSW Thank you for sharing this and your prayers. 😘 8y
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Bostonmomx2 @Cinfhen do you live in Israel? My cousin moved there from Scotland years ago. He loves it. I always worry about him tho 😕 8y
LauraBeth @cinfhen What a meaningful and holy place this is and what a beautiful gesture from you that means more to me than you may ever know - from the bottom of my heart - thank you for thinking of my family (you made me cry!) ❤❤ 8y
Dolly So nice! 💕💕💕 8y
saresmoore Beautiful! 8y
Cinfhen @LauraBeth and now you've made me cry 😭 😭😘I couldn't help but be moved by so many wonderful people that I've connected with here on Litsy. From the bottom of my heart , I wish your mom all the best. 8y
RohitSawant Magnificent pic and moving sentiment! Thanks for sharing! 8y
Cinfhen Thanks @britt_brooke @thec0zy @JSW I feel humbled by your kindness. I'm currently living in Israel due to my husband's job @Bostonmomx2 It definitely has its moments, but it can be beautiful and inspiring @saresmoore & @Dolly 💜 I'm learning to appreciate the journey and find the blessings. 8y
CouronneDhiver @Cinfhen Thank you, from our entire family, for this loving act on our behalf. We are honoured, grateful and moved. God bless you! 🙏🏽 8y
beagle.mama Thank you so much! Our Rabbi and his family are there right now for a wedding. How lucky to be thought of in this amazing place twice so close together. 💜 8y
Cinfhen @CouronneDhiver It was my greatest of pleasures, your posts this past week has made me realize how much I need to be thankful for. I wanted to let you know, that sharing your family's pain has strengthened my love for my family. Thank You 🙏🏻and continuing to keep you all in my prayers. 8y
Cinfhen @rohit-sawant I 8y
Cinfhen I feel lucky to be able to live close enough and have the chance to go there. @rohit-sawant @beagle.mama 💖 8y
LeahBergen You made me teary. 💗💗💗💗 8y
Sue Wow, what an amazing place! 💙 8y
Suet624 ❤️❤️❤️ thank you!! 8y
jessdean Wow. What an incredible experience! 8y
Gleefulreader What an incredible place to visit. 8y
susanw Such a humbling and powerful place, and beautiful too! 8y
Laura317 It's a dream of mine to someday visit these places. How wonderful that you are able to be there! 8y
ValerieAndBooks ❤️!! 8y
Cinfhen @Laura317 I hope one day you will be able to visit, there is so much history 💖It REALLY is an amazing place @jessdean @Gleefulreader @susanw 8y
Cinfhen 💕💕💕 @Suet624 @Sue @LeahBergen @ValerieAndBooks I'm so grateful to have met you all through Litsy 😘😘😘 8y
shawnmooney 💖💖💖💖💖 I wondered where you lived. Now I think I've got it pretty much figured out. 💜💜💜💜 8y
Cinfhen @shawnmooney 😂😊😘I knew you were a genius 🙌🏻 8y
susanw @Cinfhen I was there 5 years ago with my husband and kids. It was our best vacation, 3 weeks of touring, and many beach days! The history is everywhere! 8y
Cinfhen I have to admit, @susanw when my hubby presented me with his job offer in Israel, I thought back to our vacations spent there,with the food and beaches and was pretty much sold on the idea. (edited) 8y
Cinfhen However, being a tourist is wayyyyy different than being a resident 🙄🙄🙄 8y
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J.Isgriggs
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Simon's historical findings on Jerusalem has exceeded all my expectations. He doesn't simply describe Jerusalem's history; he takes the theological explanations from major religions and creates this diverse and descriptive historical story that is backed with archeological findings that satisfies on so many levels.
Bill Clinton's endorsement doesn't hurt either.
Tis quite the adventure.
#simonsebagmontefiore

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