Jerusalem: Center of the World
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: 041130
ISBN Number: 0793658837
Producer: PBS Video
Subject: History, Religious Studies, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2009
Running Time: 120
Closed Captions: Yes
This documentary tells the story of the world's most incredible city, capturing the rich mosaic of the city's Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. Covering a history of over 4,000 years, the film explores the founding of the city; the birth and convergence of the world's three major monotheistic religions; and the key events in Jerusalem's history as described in the varied religious sacred books.
"Jerusalem: Center of the World," a PBS program on the city that's sacred to three major religions, pulls off a tricky feat: tackling an extremely sensitive subject without offending anyone." - David Shiflet , BLOOMBERG.COM
"'Tis the season for thoughtful PBS documentaries on the Holy Land, and this one manages the job nicely." - Verne Gay, NEWSDAY (NEW YORK)
""Jerusalem" is a wonderful idea and well executed." - Verne Gay, NEWSDAY (NEW YORK)
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