Dome of the Rock

by Jerry M. Landay

Explores the history and religious significance of the Holy City and chronicles the violent struggles among Jews, Christians and Moslems to gain possession of Jerusalem's ancient Temple Mount

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Religion, Middle East

172 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Sherrill Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

See Mary Mack's review. I hesitate to even write a review, as hers says it all! A Newsweek published series, Wonders of Man. Originally published in 1972. My only reservation is that the latest version was published in 1978, and there must have been some changes, now, in 2010.

[M. D. Hudson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another one of those terrific Wonders of Man books featuring a great building or city... back when Newsweek and TIME-Life published stuff like this. The whole layout and significance and what is what in Jerusalem has long confused me. This book does a great job sorting all these things out (the Wailing Wall, etc.). The Dome of the Rock is a Mosque, by the way. One of the most remarkable buildings ever built anywhere.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding synopsis of the history surrounding Jeusalem and the Holy Lands. A good condensed read of thousands of year of bloody history that helps put a framework to understanding why this region will always be in conflict.