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Located in the heart of Israel, Jerusalem is the guts for the spiritual world's three major religions. Throughout its millennia-old history, Jerusalem has been known by many names: Salem, Zion, Hierosolymae, Al-Quds as well as others, and no city has ever been in more dispute.In scripture, the city's history started nearly 4,000 years ago, when Abraham met Melchizedek, King of Salem. Its significance as a "holy land" is evident by the amount of religions that call it their spiritual home. Jews, Christians, and Muslims have struggled because of its possession. Inside the 26 times a fresh group took over leadership of the city, the "City of Peace" has seen very little of its namesake, even through modern times, and 35 times it was at least partially destroyed.In light of the volatile nature of the center East, and today's ongoing conflicts, it's important that we realize why Jews, Christians, and Muslims all lay claim to Jerusalem. Through an in-depth study of the various holy sites in Jerusalem, you'll commence to see which are believed sacred and whom. And via an investigation of Mark Twain's The Innocents Abroad, you will see the many different perspectives of pilgrims in days of long ago, and even today.

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