This lengthy video (16:30) is a dramatic, animated short film in which King Solomon describes to King Rehoboam, his son and successor, the construction, worship and significance of the First
Sung by the Lebanese artist, Fairuz, one of the most influential singers in the Arab Song, this song was written in 1968, following Israel’s conquest of the eastern side of
The Holy City is a religious Christian Victorian ballad from 1892, with music by Michael Maybrick (aka Stephen Adams) and lyrics (provided below) by Frederic Weatherly. The song is a dream about Jerusalem divided
This video (05:09) provides a general introduction to the historic city of Jerusalem and its significance to each of the three monotheistic religions. The video briefly discusses the city’s religious history
Published on the website of the Holy Land Voyager, a Christian tour agency, this article describes the significance of Jerusalem in Christianity. Exploring the historical and spiritual meaning behind some
Created by the One for Israel Ministry, an evangelical organization that seeks to share the Gospel of Jesus with Israelis, this video (06:38) describes the spiritual significance of Jerusalem according
Produced by Voice of America News, a U.S. government-funded international multimedia agency, this video (04:00) explores the significance of Jerusalem in Christianity as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection,
Produced by Israel for Tourists, this informative video (02:53) provides a historical approach to the significance of Jerusalem in Islam, describing it as a « political outcome stemming from religious beliefs. »
Written by Robert G. Hoyland, a Professor of Early Islamic Middle Eastern History at New York University, this thorough article discusses why Jerusalem became so important to Islam in the beginning