Representing Jerusalem in World Literature and Art

Sacred Space and Sacred History

Elena V. Shabliy

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Year: 2026
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781978763678
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Religious Art

This volume explores the historical and cultural dimensions of Jerusalem through the lens of world literature and art.

Jerusalem inspired creation of various world literary works, spanning different time periods and contributing to various angles of views. This volume emphasizes Jerusalem's spiritual significance in the world culture, literature, history, and global society. Preservation of this Holy City is not a duty of one, two, three nations-it is a duty of all humanity. The chapters of this book contribute to the significance of the cosmic city as one of the most important destinations of human journey. The ultimate destination of many pilgrims is Jerusalem-the Holy City that unites all faithful and agnostics. Journey to the Holy City is the fulfillment of a sacred dream of believers.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title
• Title
• Contents
• List of Figures
• About the Contributors
• Introduction: The Cosmic City: Jerusalem and Its Representations
• 1 Georgian Memories of Jerusalem Loca Sancta, Manifested on Façades, Sculpture, Stone Pillars, and Pilgrimage Sites
• 2 The Art of עֲלִיָּה לָרֶגֶל: Women, Pilgrimage, and Preserving Relationship with the Holy City
• 3 For Love of Jerusalem: Sophronius of Jerusalem and the Holy City of God
• 4 Jerusalem in Süleyman the Magnificent’s Rule and Na’îmî’s Poetry
• 5 The Sacred Texture of Jerusalem: Where Coram Deo and Miraj Meet
• 6 To Wish Impossible Things: W. G. Sebald and the Contrariety of Jerusalem in The Emigrants
• 7 Secrets of Jerusalem: Above My Highest Joy
• 8 Images of Crusaders, the Holy Land, and Jerusalem in Medieval Jewish Subcultures
• 9 Burnt Yet Burning: The Western Wall of Jerusalem and Ani Ma’amin by Dion Futerman
• Conclusion
• Index
• Copyright