Jerusalem in Memory and Eschatology

‘Placing Jerusalem in the matrix of time and place, this book reveals the dynamic meanings of Jerusalem in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim circles. Readers will discover in these chapters new insights and methodological approaches for thinking about Jerusalem as a shared and contested symbolic place.’ * Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Boston College, USA *
'This is a fresh and penetrating look into some century-old questions associated with the city of Jerusalem and its religious status for the three monotheistic religions. It’s a must read for anyone interested in the holy city and its conceptuality.’ * Yaron Z. Eliav, University of Michigan, USA *
‘An outstanding volume that captures a wide range of reflections on the meaning and energy of Jerusalem: “a place in time and a time in place.” Contributors don’t shy away from the hard issues – theologically or politically – and approach them with great scholarly acumen. Scripture, tradition, mysticism, modern ethnography, and even virtual reality find a place here.’ * Jason Welle, Boston College, USA *
‘Readers will find much to reflect upon in this book’s comprehensive contribution to the understanding of spatial apocalyptic thinking and the role the city of Jerusalem plays in it. Interconnected when depicted as an eternal and ‘holy city’, but spatially and ideologically also divided. Inhabited, shared and experienced differently by Jews, Christians and Muslims, Jerusalem is many places at one time, and many times in one place. This book brings profound insight to the impact and consequences of religious assertions of ownership when laying exclusive claims to Jerusalem.’ * Maria Leppäkari, Åbo Akademi University, Finland *