O Jerusalem!

The Story of St. George’s College

Stephen W. Need

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9798385237593
  9798385237609
• eBook ISBN:
  9798385237616
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: History of Christianity

O Jerusalem! The Story of St. George’s College tells the multi-layered saga of how in the nineteenth century, the Church of England under Queen Victoria and the Prussian Church under King William IV established a Protestant presence in the Middle East. They built a church in the Old City of Jerusalem and a cathedral outside its walls. In the early 1960s St. George’s College was born close by. Over the following decades, through mounting political turmoil and upheaval, this unique Anglican/Episcopal Center grew into a hub of pilgrimage and learning, attracting students from around the globe.

These pages immerse readers into the life and times of one of the most enticing institutions in the world. Follow the exciting story of building and renovating a state-of-the-art facility in East Jerusalem. Meet the committed and energetic “founding fathers” whose vision gave birth to the college and helped it grow beyond all expectation. Travel with courses through the Holy Land, Sinai, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. Encounter a host of dynamic personalities in ecumenical and interfaith contexts. Participate in “life-transforming” journeys of “faith seeking understanding.” The fascinating story of St. George’s College, Jerusalem, is told here with vitality, vigor, and verve.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• List of Maps and Photographs
• Foreword
• Preface
• Abbreviations
• Part 1: Background and Origins
• Part 2: Building and Coming of Age
• Maps and Photographs
• Part 3: Staff and Courses
• Part 4: Reconciling and Rekindling
• Part 5: Faith and Understanding
• Part 6: Appendixes, Bibliography,and Index
• Bibliography