Abstract
Religious knowledge may hold greater value than some other forms of knowledge. Karen Armstrong, the researcher, worked diligently to gather information for her book, which was translated into Arabic from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic sources. She presented her perspective using a rich vocabulary, along with a comprehensive vision and subjectivity. Her book focuses on holy geography, highlighting the symbols that give certain places significant value. According to her book, the sacred feeling precedes the physical places and temples. After considerable effort, Karen sought to find a common link among the three Abrahamic religions. However, given the substantial amount of historical information presented by the author, it is possible that mistakes or generalizations occurred. Additionally, not all adherents of her religion or those of other faiths agree with her views. In this paper, the researcher aims to explore the different aspects of Karen’s book about Jerusalem, presenting information regarding the Jewish perspective on the city, as well as the viewpoints of Arab researchers. The researcher relied on various sources, with the most significant being Karen Armstrong's book.
Recommended Citation
Al-Wahsh, Shaden
(2023)
"Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths (A Critical Historical Study of Karen Armstrong's Book),"
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 35:
Iss.
2, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol35/iss2/9