The New Jerusalem.The New Jerusalem New Jerusalem new paradise; dwelling of God among men. [N.T.: Revelation 21:2] See : Heaven G. K. Chesterton Roman Catholic Books PO Box 2286, Fort Collins, CO 80522 1929291426 $29.95 www.booksforcatholics.com The New Jerusalem reprints G. K. Chesterton's classic travelogue in which he sought to better understand the Middle East in the years following World War I. Nearly three decades before the creation of the State of Israel, Chesterton observed the Christians, Jews Jews [from Judah], traditionally, descendants of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob, whose tribe, with that of his half brother Benjamin, made up the kingdom of Judah; historically, members of the worldwide community of adherents to Judaism. , and Muslims of Palestine; his unvarnished conclusions are presented at face value, without any allowances for political correctness politically correct adj. Abbr. PC 1. Of, relating to, or supporting broad social, political, and educational change, especially to redress historical injustices in matters such as race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. or other modern contrivances. In addition to his blunt blunt (blunt) having a thick or dull edge or point; not sharp. assessments and judgments are also a wonder of firsthand first·hand adj. Received from the original source: firsthand information. first description and depiction of ordinary people surviving day-to-day life, and evidence of seekers searching the holy land for revelation, and extended philosophical speculation concerning the ancient histories destinies of races and faiths of people. Though limited by Chesterton's individual perspective and opinions, The New Jerusalem is an invaluable addition to collective understanding concerning Palestine and how it was viewed by individuals and religious organizations nearly a century ago. |
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