Russian Летописец - most valuable historical source spilling the new world on many events of Russian and world history was first published in 2019. In particular, there is the detailed description of the паломничеств XVI century to Jerusalem.The perusal of this description allows to come to the unexpected conclusion: a modern to us city Jerusalem is not nearly that Jerusalem, where pilgrims rode in the XVI century. Jerusalem pilgrims was approximately in one hundred kilometres to north-east of present city of Jerusalem. Today he is located in Jordan and Джераш is named is the slightly modified name of Jerusalem. When Europeans in the XIX century searched Jerusalem, they made a mistake, did not reach to the that place that was searched, and stopped half-way. One of reasons of this error was that in the XVII century Jerusalem of pilgrims was covered by a mud flow and buried under четырехметровым by the layer of earth. He was dug out only in the XX century.That it was not real appeared the second striking circumstance unsealed at research of Иерусалима-Джераша, and EXHIBITION JERUSALEM intentionally created in an order to direct the streams of pilgrims there. The idea of religious tourism, appears, first arose up not today, and yet at the beginning the XVI century. In exhibition Jerusalem after один-два day on a the same place to the pilgrims showed ten of the most famous old testament and new covenant sacred objects. From pilgrims took money, thus considerable.
Questions and answers
What is the book Exhibition Jerusalem about in short?
The book 'Exhibition Jerusalem' explores the historical significance of the Russian Chronicle, detailing the pilgrimages to Jerusalem in the 16th century. It reveals that the modern city of Jerusalem is not the same as the one known to pilgrims of that era, who traveled to a site located northeast of today's Jerusalem, now known as Jerash in Jordan.
What is the main idea of the book Exhibition Jerusalem?
The main idea of 'Exhibition Jerusalem' is to challenge the conventional understanding of Jerusalem's historical geography and the concept of religious tourism. It argues that the pilgrimage site was intentionally misrepresented, leading to misconceptions about its location and significance, thus reshaping our perception of historical pilgrimages and their impact on modern tourism.
Who should definitely read the book Exhibition Jerusalem?
This book is essential for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in religious studies or the history of pilgrimage. It also appeals to readers curious about the evolution of cultural tourism and how historical narratives can shape modern perceptions of sacred sites.
What books is the book Exhibition Jerusalem similar to?
Readers who enjoyed 'Exhibition Jerusalem' may also appreciate 'The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide' and 'Jerusalem: The Biography' by Simon Sebag Montefiore. These works similarly delve into the historical and cultural complexities of Jerusalem, offering insights into its significance across different eras.
- Name of the Author
- Носовский Gleb Vladimirovich, Фоменко Anatoliy Timofeevich
- Language
- Russian
- Age
- 16
- Series
- As be actually
- ISBN
- 978-5-17-120182-1
- Release date
- 2020
04/15/2025
Историческая находка
Книга "Выставочный Иерусалим" стала для меня настоящим открытием. Автор блестяще исследует паломничества XVI века и показывает, как сильно изменился Иерусалим с тех пор. Интересно, что современный город, который мы знаем, на самом деле не является тем Иерусалимом, куда стремились паломники. Описание Джераша как "выставочного" города, созданного для привлечения туристов, заставляет задуматься о природе религиозного туризма. Я был поражен тем, как в XVI веке уже существовали механизмы, направленные на извлечение прибыли из паломничества. Однако не обошлось и без недостатков: местами текст перегружен историческими деталями, что может затруднить восприятие. В целом, книга очень познавательная и заставляет взглянуть на историю с новой стороны. Рекомендую всем, кто интересуется историей и культурой.