City of Hope: Jerusalem from Biblical to Modern Times / This profusely illustrated history of Jerusalem covers 3000 years, incorporating the discoveries of archaeologists and the assessments of historians, geographers, social scientists, architectural historians, and experts in religion. An editorial board comprised of distinguished scholars accompanied Naor's work on this book. City of Hope presents a wealth of information on Jerusalem's importance to the three great monotheistic faiths. For each, Jerusalem is a powerful symbol of Divine concern with human history and the Divine plan for Redemption. For each, it is the city of hope, symbolizing ideal times for mankind. At the same time, the book conveys a clear sense of what Jerusalem means to the Jewish People -- the sustaining hope to counterpart centuries of homelessness. The passions with which the dispersed Jewish People clung to its eternal capital goes far towards explaining the Jews' remarkable survival through the ages.
