Jerusalem: Center of the World

I really enjoyed this DVD, "JERSUSALEM CENTER OF THE WORLD. Oh Jerusalem, the city my Lord and Saviour JESUS wept over. My Lord,Christ will set foot on the Mount of Olives, when he returns which will split in two to create a valley. Living waters will begin to flow out from the Jerusalem. This signifies the start of a glorious new time of peace. A peace I long for the Jewish people, a peace I pray over them daily. This is a good source of resource to study the long history of the jewish nation. I highly recommend it.

As a teenager, my father always told me about Israel being the "naval" of the world.He was trying to impress upon me the importance of Israel and the place it held in the history and prophecy of the world.Prepare yourself for a good history lesson you can watch over and over again.This dvd gave me the insight I needed after watching the movie,"Kingdom of Heaven", starring Orlando Bloom, that focuses on the battle of Jerusalem during the time of Saladin who was a formidable foe against the crusaders. "World, prepare yourself for the KING of kings and LORD of lords to enter his gates of glory and take his rightful throne.

For a young couple who enjoys History Channel and Discovery Channel documentaries, this was a great addition to our collection.While it may not be deep enough for scholars and true historians, it was an entertaining way for a busy couple to learn more about another culture without enrolling in a class. The intersection between these three religions is really interesting, and this is a good introductory lesson into how closely tied we are with people we consider to be "different" from us. This won't add anything to someone who already closely studies religious history, but it gives a good overview for someone looking for educational at-home entertainment.

Awesome introduction to why the 3 faiths claim this Holy city and surrounding areas. One of the better videos I have seen that describe the history of Judaism, Christianity and Islam centered around one place. Beautiful images and historical cites to feast your eyes on. There is a lot of information of these 3 faiths to try to cram into one video, but it is done fair so the viewer does not get overloaded, but still should walk away with new knowledge in the history of these religions and the role Jerusalem plays for each. Respectful to all.

This 2-hour documentary on the archaeological roots of Jerusalem covers its history as a Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious center. Like most PBS documentaries, it is richly produced and beautifully filmed, being flawed only insofar that it is tremendously boring. Ray Suarez ("The News Hour") is a good host as he addresses the camera during the film's journey through the city, including some lovely camerawork. The scholars are on-target and insightful.But boy oh boy, is this video dull! It's like PBS dopes its programs with a special chemical that induces sleep. I love this material, but PBS turns it all into a monotonous drone, and I'm afraid public television still hasn't learned the tricks of digital special effects and cinematic editing employed by National Geographic and History Channel. The style here is a classic documentary approach, interlacing thoughtful interviews with static photography and location footage, without any stylistic flair at all. The problem is that this film is a 2009 documentary using 1979's videography techniques. I strongly recommend this video for its content, but not for its style, and I would caution anyone against using it with young students accustomed to modern visuals. Older adults and people with a special research interest in the topic will enjoy it, but younger people will either zone out or bang their heads against a wall.

Worth the cost

An interesting overview of the history of this city. Some of the statements are presented as facts when we really aren't sure, ie. holy locations etc. but over all it gives the "big picture".Will I keep it? Yes.

This 2hr video is very balanced in its presentation and informative for persons of all three Abrahamic faiths. It is narrated by distinguished scholars from Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions and is illustrated by artwork and video taken in recent years. It does much to explain the complex issues surrounding the current Palestinian/Israeli conflict and the challenges facing those who want to help resolve it. I highly recommend it.

I have visited Jerusalem four times, and this film was a wonderful way to recall the places I had seen. The history of the city and its ever-changing atmosphere, depending on who is in charge, is most fascinating. One wonders what the future has in store for this city, loved by Jews, Moslems and Christians.alike. If they can live their in peace, there is hope for the world...

A very informative film, clearly explained, and with very attractive views-all the things I remember from my visit there could be viewed as if I were there again. Delivered overnight.

I found this DVD to be very informative. It covered a lot of history and gave me a much better overview of the city itself. I am glad I watched it and would definitely recommend it to others. It didn't seem biased or one sided where the different religions are concerned, which I really appreciated.. Sincerely, G Matheson

A wonderful film - mesmerizing.

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