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Golden Jerusalem is a new updated
edition of Professor Menashe Har-El's
well known book, This Is Jerusalem. The current volume
draws attention to new archeological discoveries, showcasing Professor Har-El's experienced approach, which has led to his many
achievements and contributed a large number of findings in a variety of
areas.
The uniqueness of this
book is its emphasis on the interaction between man and the landscape of Jerusalem and its perceptive and
extensive review of the capital's history and geography. In addition, the
author focuses on the blend of material, cultural and spiritual creativity in
the city, beginning with the Canaanite period, through the events of the
First and the Second Temple eras and continuing
through the period of Christian and Moslem rule.
The book illustrates in
great detail, both by means of new archeological findings and with the help
of the city on exhibit at Jerusalem's Holy Land Hotel, the
continuous and profound intertwining of the Jewish people with the city of Jerusalem throughout the
generations. All those who love the city, tour in it, and hold it in high
regard, as well as researchers of history, archeology, geography, and the
Bible, will find this volume useful in their quest to delve deeper into the
city's past and its historical milestones.
The book comprises many
maps, up-to-date photographs and illustrations, including the most recent
excavations in Jerusalem.
Professor Menashe Har-El, historical geographer
and well known researcher, scout, and outstanding man-in-the-field, is among
the elite of researchers and lovers of Jerusalem. He excels in his
original outlook on both the natural and human scenery and in his profound
factual and practical knowledge of all facets of the city's history and
sites. This book is the culmination of research and teaching of the geography
and history of the Land of Israel at the Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University during close to half a
century. In the course of his investigative activities, Professor Har-El has been awarded many prizes in Israel, among
them: Ben-Zvi Prize (1969) for his book Sinai
Journeys - The Route of the Exodus; David Yellin
Jerusalem Prize (1972) for his books This is Jerusalem and Travels in the Judea Desert and the
Dead Sea; The Jabotinsky Prize (2000) for his
book The Historical Geography of the Land of Israel and the Israel Prize for The Land of
Israel Studies (2002)
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