Jerusalem, City of Jesus

Jerusalem, City of Jesus by Richard M Mackowski S.J. Published by William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, Grand Rapids, MI, 1980. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. 221 Pgs. ISBN 0802835260. LCCN 79-28093. An Exploration of the Traditions, Writings, and Remains of the Holy City From the Time of Christ. Photography by Garo Nalbandian. The author examines the Holy City of Jesus' day, offering well-informed insights into what Jerusalem might have looked like before its destruction in A.D. 70. He does so by first consulting the most recent archaeological, philological, and historical studies, and then reconstructing, as it were, those areas of the city most important to Jesus' ministry, giving special attention to those sites associated with Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection in A.D. 30. Lavishly illustrated with more than 130 color photos as wells as 30 colored maps and figures. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24947.