Jerusalem, 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven

Excellent book, shrink-wrapped to protect dust jacket from smudges, marks, tears, creases, etc. Just a really fine job.

Wonderful book full of the type of treasures from a good museum.

great book lavishly illustrated

The best.

great

This is a beautiful, educational, and ever so interesting book, marking what has to have been an amazing exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art of artifacts relating to Jerusalem of 1000 to 1400. Anyone interested in that historically and religiously important city will be captivated by it. Anyone who, like me, is drawn to museums and old buildings, archaeology and its mysteries will enjoy this...and likely want to own it.This is so much more than a list of artifacts and historical objects; it is a carefully produced history of the time, centered on Jerusalem which attracted traders, tourists (yes, tourists), students, religious of many different persuasions, and of course various warriors who swept in to take the city back and forth in control. It is a history lesson, a lesson in the many types of art being produced, particularly by followers of the three Abrahamic religions, and it is a lesson in the religious diversity of those times, when Jerusalem was open to all.The catalogue is divided into multiple sections with information provided by various experts on everything from trade patterns and their evidence in Jerusalem markets, to the variations in the worshiping sites for the Christians, Jews and Muslims, to books and authors, to jewelry design. (Of course I am giving the extent of the scope short shrift here, but want to give an idea of diversity.) After each narrative is a section with reproduction of appropriate artifacts and extensive bibliographical as well as additional historical information. This catalogue is a treasure trove requiring more than one read. Probably it would be best approached as a long term, on-going reading experience.I most definitely recommend this to anyone with an interest in this part of the world, this period in history, archaeology and the arts (in the broad sense). This exhibit dealt with the background of the creators/authors of many of the artifacts discovered so there is rich information about various European travelers as well as many from various parts of the Middle East and Asia. You will find hours of enjoyment.A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

An exquisite testimony which reveals to the educated reader the extraordinary spiritual and cultural richness of the city of Jerusalem. The illustrations are equally outstanding and amplify the intellectual testimonies of the essays presented. I did not have the chance to see the exhibition the book is based upon, but I had the chance to be part of it, through the essays and illustrations.Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Slanted and prjudiced. Just like the exhibit.

Absolutely stunning book filled with written information and clear and detailed photographs of artifacts - some of which are not on public view or easily accessible, but now drawn together in one volume. A very interesting and worthwhile buy.

Bellissima mostra e bellissimo catalogo