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by John Nassivera (Author)
SACRED STONES, SACRIFICE, AND SCANDAL tells the story behind the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Golgotha also in Jerusalem, and the Kaaba in Mecca. The book explains why these sites are so central to monotheism and why they are crucial for world peace. Along the way, the reader to be informed about the related theology, anthropology, and geopolitics that surround these sacred sites. No one can understand the meaning of these sacred stones without having an understanding of contemporary "End of Days" movements in Protestant Evangelical Christianity, so this book will cover the origins of this particular reading of the Bible and the impact it is having on Christian/Muslim relations--as well as the added pressures this brings to bear on peace negotiations in Israel. The book ends on a positive note, suggesting a new attitude toward a "New Jerusalem." Anyone who wants a better understanding of the difficult issues involved in the Middle East will be interested in this book.
Author Biography
JOHN NASSIVERA (OFS) did his undergraduate studies at Boston University and the University of Pisa in Italy. He received his PhD from McGill University. Medieval Studies and the history of religion have always been part of his main focus. He has taught at Columbia University and remains a Life Fellow of Columbia University's Society of Fellows in the Humanities. For many years he lived in New York City and now makes his home in southern Vermont. He is a member of the Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis.
