
Jerusalem Explored (Illustrated Edition)
By Ermete PierottiLength22h 10m
About this audiobook
Ermete Pierotti's 'Jerusalem Explored (Illustrated Edition)' is a comprehensive guide to the historical sites and architectural wonders of Jerusalem. This book not only delves into the significance of Jerusalem as a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam but also explores the city's cultural and political complexities. Pierotti's detailed descriptions and beautiful illustrations bring to life the timeless charm of Jerusalem, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts and religious scholars alike. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail elevate the book into a literary masterpiece that seamlessly blends history, religion, and art. 'Jerusalem Explored' is a captivating journey through the ancient streets and sacred sites of one of the world's most famous cities. Ermete Pierotti's passion for Jerusalem's rich heritage shines through in every page, making this book a valuable addition to any reader's collection.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length22 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
2CHAPTER II.
3CHAPTER III. (pt. 1)
4CHAPTER III. (pt. 2)
5CHAPTER IV.
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6CHAPTER V.
7CHAPTER VI. (pt. 1)
8CHAPTER VI. (pt. 2)
9CHAPTER VII.
10CHAPTER VIII.
11CHAPTER IX.
12NOTES. (pt. 1)
13NOTES. (pt. 2)
14CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
15PRINCIPAL PASSAGES FROM THE HOLY BIBLE
16PASSAGES FROM JOSEPHUS'S ANTIQUITIES OF THE JEWS
17PASSAGES FROM JOSEPHUS'S HISTORY OF THE JEWISH WAR
18PLATE I. PANORAMA OF JERUSALEM, SEEN FROM THE MOUNT OF OLIVES.
19PLATE II. PLAN OF MODERN JERUSALEM.
20PLATE III. PLAN OF ANCIENT JERUSALEM.
21PLATE IV. FOUR SECTIONS OF ANCIENT JERUSALEM, SHEWING THE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTIONS IN COMPARISON WITH THE PRESENT LEVEL OF THE CITY.
22PLATE V. ANCIENT CITADEL OF THE JEBUSITES, AFTERWARDS THAT OF DAVID, THEN THAT OF THE PISANS. THE JAFFA GATE.
23PLATE VI. THE TOWERS PHASÆLUS AND MARIAMNE. THE TOWER HIPPICUS IS CONCEALED BY PHASÆLUS.
24PLATE VII. GATE OF DAMASCUS.
25PLATE VIII. VIEWS OF THE ROYAL CAVERNS, AND OF THE GROTTO OF JEREMIAH.
26PLATE IX. PLANS AND SECTION OF THE ROYAL CAVERNS, AND OF THE GROTTO OF JEREMIAH.
27PLATE X. DETAILS OF ANCIENT MASONRY—OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANCIENT CONDUITS—OF THE POOLS—OF THE WELL OF JOAB, AND OF SOLOMON'S RESERVOIRS AT ETHAM.
28PLATE XI. THE HARAM ES-SHERIF.
29PLATE XII. PLAN OF LAND BELONGING TO THE DAUGHTERS OF SION, AND OF THE SUBTERRANEAN PASSAGE COMMUNICATING WITH MORIAH, DISCOVERED BY PIEROTTI—SECTIONS RELATING TO THIS LAND AND TO MOUNT MORIAH.
30PLATE XIII. VIEW OF THE ARCH OF THE ECCE-HOMO, WITH THE SMALLER ARCH TO THE NORTH, DISCOVERED BY PIEROTTI.
31PLATE XIV. VIEW OF THE BARRACK OF THE HARAM ES-SHERIF.
32PLATE XV. REMAINS OF ANCIENT MASONRY, CALLED THE RUINS OF THE TOWER ANTONIA.
33PLATE XVI. VIEW OF THE POOL OF BETHESDA.
34PLATE XVII. ANCIENT JEWISH WORK IN THE NORTH-EAST OF THE HARAM WALL, NEAR S. MARY'S GATE.
35PLATE XVIII. EASTERN VIEW OF THE GOLDEN GATE.
36PLATE XIX. WESTERN VIEW OF THE GOLDEN GATE.
37PLATE XX. VIEW OF THE SOUTH GATE OF THE HARAM ES-SHERIF, (BAB EL-HULDAH.)
38PLATE XXI. WESTERN VIEW OF EL-AKSA, NEAR THE SOUTH-WESTERN ANGLE.
39PLATE XXII. WAILING-PLACE OF THE JEWS. A PORTION OF THE ANCIENT WALL OF THE TEMPLE ENCLOSURE.
40PLATE XXIII. FAÇADE OF THE MOSQUE EL-AKSA.
41PLATE XXIV. SECTION OF THE MOSQUE OF EL-AKSA, AND OF ITS SUBSTRUCTIONS.
42PLATE XXV. UNDERGROUND WORKS OF THE MOSQUE OF EL-AKSA. THE MONOLITH IN THE UNDERGROUND WORKS.
43PLATE XXVI. NORTH-EASTERN VIEW OF KUBBET ES-SAKHARAH, AND OF KUBBET ES-SILSILEH.
44PLATE XXVII. SECTION OF KUBBET ES-SAKHARAH—VIEW OF THE INTERIOR OF THE GOLDEN GATE.
45PLATE XXVIII. FOUR MOSAICS IN THE INTERIOR OF KUBBET ES-SAKHARAH, AND MOSQUE EL-AKSA.
46PLATE XXIX. DETAILS OF THE CAPITAL OF THE MONOLITH IN THE UNDERGROUND WORKS OF EL-AKSA; OF THE ORNAMENTATION OF THE GOLDEN GATE; AND OF THE SIX CAPITALS WHICH CROWN THE COLUMNS OF THE MOSQUES.
47PLATE XXX. PLAN AND SECTION OF LAND SURROUNDING THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION AND THE HOSPITAL OF THE KNIGHTS OF S. JOHN.
48PLATE XXXI. VIEW OF THE POOL AMYGDALON, AND OF THE DOMES OF THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION.
49PLATE XXXII. FRONT OF THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION.
50PLATE XXXIII. GATE OF THE ENTRANCE-DOOR TO THE CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION.