Jerusalem (1996)

Synopsis: Three millenniums have passed and still it stands as a place of beauty and holiness. In "Jerusalem," historian Martin Gilbert takes viewers on a journey into a city revered by Christian, Jew... Three millenniums have passed and still it stands as a place of beauty and holiness. In "Jerusalem," historian Martin Gilbert takes viewers on a journey into a city revered by Christian, Jew and Moslem alike. Though Jerusalem is often cited as a crib of civilization, it continues to have a worldwide impact, today most notably as a focal point of Arab-Israeli tensions. Gilbert shows how this holy land has attracted through its history three popular faiths. Christianity flourished in Jerusalem; Judaism has its spiritual home there; and in the Koran, the prophet Mohammed dreamt of a pilgrimage to the city prior to entering heaven. On a tour such as this, viewers can see and hear not only marvelous sights and sounds, but learn about religious heritage as well. [More]