WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Jerusalem has been the holiest city in Judaism and the ancestral and spiritual homeland of the Jewish people since the 10th century BC. During classical antiquity, Jerusalem was considered the center of the world, where God resided. The city of Jerusalem is given special status in Jewish religious law.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ever since the time of Muhammad, Muslims have considered Jerusalem to be an important place for pilgrimage after Makka, due to its religious significance as being the place of the prophet’s miraculous journey to heaven.

Detailed explanation-3: -The modern day city of Jerusalem is home to thousands of religious Jewish Israeli people. Jerusalem is around 60% Jewish, and of that 60%, over half of Jewish people consider themselves Orthodox.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Temple Mount is considered the holiest site in Judaism. According to Jewish tradition, both Temples stood at the Temple Mount.

Detailed explanation-5: -Explore the history of Jerusalem in this video resource from PBS LearningMedia and find out why this city is considered one of the most sacred sites to three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.