- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Life; 1 edition (Nov 27 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1929049862
- ISBN-13: 978-1929049868
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 1.9 x 28.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 880 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,994,206 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
From Publishers Weekly
The vexed relationships among Judaism, Islam and Christianity form the theme of this lavishly illustrated but superficial coffee-table history of the Holy Land. Each religion receives a respectful but cursory overview, structured around profiles of religious figures such as Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus and Mohammed and based mostly on scriptural traditions with a smattering of history and archaeology. With this backdrop, the narrative skips forward from ancient times to the modern-day history of the region, from the beginnings of Zionist immigration to Palestine in the late 19th century to the current agony of occupation and suicide bombings. The irony that these faiths, which stem from a single tradition that extols peace and brotherhood, are locked in bloody antagonism is noted, especially in a culminating photo essay on the recent standoff in Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, which saw Palestinian Muslims holding off besieging Israelis while coexisting amicably with Christian priests and nuns. The book's focus on religion means that other factors that might help explain the impasses in the Holy Land-the legacy of colonialism, competing secular nationalist ideologies, economic inequality between Israelis and Palestinians-are only touched upon. Fortunately, the text's shortcomings are secondary; the main attraction is the superb photographs, which vividly convey the austerity of Biblical landscapes, the grandeur of ancient religious monuments and the suffering of the victims of present-day violence.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
In examining a significant contemporary issue as the calendar approaches the holiday season, LIFE goes to "the Holy Land," the Middle East, to depict the places considered sacred by Jews, Christians and Muslims. Where did these faiths spring from, and what is the story that has these Holy Lands in such close proximity? The photography from these places is beautiful and inspirational; you can feel the ancient past as modern-day pilgrims pay homage. Crucial figures in each religion ( not just Moses, Christ and Muhammad, but figures that have a large crossover role in the story ( will be examined and explained. Beautiful artwork will embellish the photography, which will be, as always, the heart of this passionate LIFE book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Starting Point,
By A Customer
This review is from: Life: Holy Lands: One Place One Faith (Hardcover)
I have to disagree with the reader from NY. I believe this issue was meant to provide everyone with a baseline for understanding the three religions in question as well as a brief history of the current problems plaguing that part of the world. This issue provides a great starting point for anyone trying to understand the history of the three great monothiestic religions and for anyone trying to understand the violence of the region. Additionally, the photography in the issue is superb. Those looking for this special edition from Life to provide all the answers regarding the history of Christianity, Judiasm, and Islam, which I think that is what the reader was expecting when he/she purchased the issue, should not buy this issue of Life. As the reviewer accurately states, it's only 70 pages and it cannot do justice to thousands of years of history. Also, if you're looking a treatise regarding these religions and their various histories/beliefs that have led to wars and oppression, you need to look somewhere else.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Breathless and biased,
By A Customer
This review is from: Life: Holy Lands: One Place One Faith (Hardcover)
Holy Lands is an awkward pastiche of two topics. The first half of the book presents an historical overview of the 3 faiths. In seventy pages, the authors breathlessly race through three thousand years of Middle East history, oversimplifying and distorting (especially with respect to Judaism and Christianity) as they pass. The second half of the book provides a topical but slanted account (favoring Muslims) of the current violence in Israel. Anyone looking for insight on the Muslim world's anti-West jihad, oppression of women, or violence perpetrated against Christians, Jews, and Hindus, will not find it here. Despite some nice photography, the book ultimately fails because of its scattershot approach and biased tone. I cannot recommend it.
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Good Starting Point,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Life: Holy Lands: One Place One Faith (Hardcover)
I have to disagree with the reader from NY. I believe this issue was meant to provide everyone with a baseline for understanding the three religions in question as well as a brief history of the current problems plaguing that part of the world. This issue provides a great starting point for anyone trying to understand the history of the three great monothiestic religions and for anyone trying to understand the violence of the region. Additionally, the photography in the issue is superb. Those looking for this special edition from Life to provide all the answers regarding the history of Christianity, Judiasm, and Islam, which I think that is what the reader was expecting when he/she purchased the issue, should not buy this issue of Life. As the reviewer accurately states, it's only 70 pages and it cannot do justice to thousands of years of history. Also, if you're looking a treatise regarding these religions and their various histories/beliefs that have led to wars and oppression, you need to look somewhere else. 16 of 23 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Breathless and biased,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Life: Holy Lands: One Place One Faith (Hardcover)
Holy Lands is an awkward pastiche of two topics. The first half of the book presents an historical overview of the 3 faiths. In seventy pages, the authors breathlessly race through three thousand years of Middle East history, oversimplifying and distorting (especially with respect to Judaism and Christianity) as they pass. The second half of the book provides a topical but slanted account (favoring Muslims) of the current violence in Israel. Anyone looking for insight on the Muslim world's anti-West jihad, oppression of women, or violence perpetrated against Christians, Jews, and Hindus, will not find it here. Despite some nice photography, the book ultimately fails because of its scattershot approach and biased tone. I cannot recommend it.
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I was amazed that the book I bought seem new despite that I ordered a second hand one. If not because of the previous owner's name written inside, i would have forgotten that I ordered a second hand book. Thanks.
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