Sharing Jerusalem's Holy Places

Sharing Jerusalem's Holy Places

Author: UCTV July 10, 2012 Duration: 57:30
Holy places create the potential for military, theological, or political clashes, as evidenced by the ongoing struggle over Jerusalem. Drawing on his recent book, War on Sacred Grounds, Ron Hassner argues that sacred sites are particularly prone to conflict because they cannot be divided. The management of conflicts over sacred sites requires cooperation religious leaders who can shape the meaning and value that sacred places hold for believers. Series: "Taubman Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 23430]

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