Blincoe, Nicholas
Bethlehem: Biography of a Town
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472128645
- author:
- Blincoe, Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, Religion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The town of Bethlehem carries so many layers of meaning - some ancient, some mythical, some religious - that it feels like an unreal city, even to its own inhabitants. Today, the city is hemmed in by a wall and surrounded by Israeli settlements, soldiers, and hostile settlers, putting immense strain on its population. Any town with an 11,000-year history must be robust, but Bethlehem's situation is precarious. The physical site may survive, but the long thread of history that connects it to the past risks snapping, threatening to erase everything that makes it unique. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of the city's complex past and its uncertain future. With 271 pages, this book provides a detailed account of Bethlehem's history, from ancient times to the present day.
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