Jerusalem: The Living City
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few cities on earth carry the weight of millennia the way Jerusalem does — a sacred crossroads of faith, conflict, and civilization that has captivated pilgrims, conquerors, and scholars for thousands of years. Jerusalem: The Living City presents an extraordinary visual and cultural portrait of this eternal city, captured through the lenses of four acclaimed photographers — Werner Braun, David Harris, Rosine Mazin, and David Rubinger — whose combined work chronicles Jerusalem's sacred stones, vibrant street life, and timeless spiritual landscapes with breathtaking intimacy. Edited and designed by Meir Ronnen, the volume uncovers the many layered faces of Jerusalem, from its ancient holy sites and Ottoman-era architecture to the pulse of its modern inhabitants, all introduced with a foreword by the distinguished historian Prof. Joshua Prawer. This is a work of profound artistic and historical significance, situating Jerusalem not merely as a relic of the past but as a breathing, evolving metropolis where antiquity and modernity coexist in constant, compelling tension. Ronnen's masterful editorial vision binds together these diverse photographic perspectives into a cohesive and deeply moving narrative, illustrating why Jerusalem remains one of the most contested and revered places on the planet. For those drawn to the intersection of history, faith, and visual art, this volume poses a question that lingers long after the final page: can any city truly be understood, or does Jerusalem forever resist the boundaries of definition?
Author: Meir Ronnen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Armon, Jerusalem
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few cities on earth carry the weight of millennia the way Jerusalem does — a sacred crossroads of faith, conflict, and civilization that has captivated pilgrims, conquerors, and scholars for thousands of years. Jerusalem: The Living City presents an extraordinary visual and cultural portrait of this eternal city, captured through the lenses of four acclaimed photographers — Werner Braun, David Harris, Rosine Mazin, and David Rubinger — whose combined work chronicles Jerusalem's sacred stones, vibrant street life, and timeless spiritual landscapes with breathtaking intimacy. Edited and designed by Meir Ronnen, the volume uncovers the many layered faces of Jerusalem, from its ancient holy sites and Ottoman-era architecture to the pulse of its modern inhabitants, all introduced with a foreword by the distinguished historian Prof. Joshua Prawer. This is a work of profound artistic and historical significance, situating Jerusalem not merely as a relic of the past but as a breathing, evolving metropolis where antiquity and modernity coexist in constant, compelling tension. Ronnen's masterful editorial vision binds together these diverse photographic perspectives into a cohesive and deeply moving narrative, illustrating why Jerusalem remains one of the most contested and revered places on the planet. For those drawn to the intersection of history, faith, and visual art, this volume poses a question that lingers long after the final page: can any city truly be understood, or does Jerusalem forever resist the boundaries of definition?