Blincoe, Nicholas
Bethlehem: Biography of a Town
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472128669
- author:
- Blincoe, Nicholas
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown Book Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The town of Bethlehem carries a multitude of layers, its history and identity woven into the very fabric of the city. Today, it faces immense challenges, with the physical site struggling to survive amidst a complex web of politics and conflict. Nicholas Blincoe's biography of Bethlehem offers a unique perspective on this ancient city, taking readers on a journey through its streets, monasteries, aqueducts, and orchards. By exploring the city from every angle and era, Blincoe sheds light on one of the world's most intractable political problems. Bethlehem is a city of great beauty and significance, a source of pride for its Palestinian community, yet also a beacon of co-existence in a region often marked by hopelessness, poverty, and violence. This book provides a nuanced understanding of this complex place, one that could potentially illuminate the path to a better future.
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