Dr. Grover B. Proctor, Jr.
EDITOR & PUBLISHER
The goal of the Watch:Jerusalem Bookstore is to bring together an eclectic but focused group of books for the reader of Watch:Jerusalem newsletter. Inclusion in the listing does not imply endorsement of that book's message or author(s) by the editor of W:J, but rather an indication that this is a book likely to be a player in the "open market" of ideas. Suggestions for inclusion in the book store are very welcome.
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JERUSALEM THE HOLY CITY
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Jerusalem: An Archaeological Biography
by Hershel Shanks and Jason Epstein (Eds.)
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"A lavishly illustrated volume traces three thousand years of Jerusalem history from an archaeological perspective, describing the events that surrounded such objects as the bones of a crucified man and Babylonian arrows." --Amazon.com synopsis
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Holy War for the Promised Land: Israel's Struggle to Survive in the Muslim Middle East
by David Dolan
You may have seen this book touted on television. A highly poignant, personal, thoughtful, well-written examination of the Middle East today vis-a-vis Bible prophecy. --W:J
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Jerusalem in Prophecy
by Randall Price
"The curtain is drawn, the political climate is heating up, and all nations are watching Jerusalem. Remarkably, the City of Peace has yet to experience its most significant days. Prophecy and MIddle Eastern expert Dr. Randall Price reveals how Jerusalem's troubled present is leading to the fulfillment of the prophetic events signaling the second coming of Christ and the restoration of Israel's glory." --Publisher's promotional copy
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Israel at the Crossroads: Fifty Years and Counting
by David Dolan
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"Written entirely in Jerusalem, Israel at the Crossroads, by CBS journalist David Dolan is a fast-paced, compelling blend of history and autobiography that provides a crucial background for understand events unfolding in the Middle East." --Amazon.com synopsis
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Israel: The Struggle to Survive
by David Dolan
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At the Wall
by Ron Agam
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"Individually, his photographs are frozen in time moments but collectively they tell a compelling story about the struggles and triumph of the Jewish people." --From the Introduction by Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor of New York City
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The Christian Traveler's Guide to the Holy Land
by Charles H. Dyer, et al.
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A New Testament Guide to the Holy Land
by John J. Kilgallen
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"For both pilgrims and armchair travelers, this title is a unique introduction to the holy sites of Israel and explains both the physical and spiritual aspects of these areas. Fr. Kilgallen describes each site's geographical and archaeological importance and then cites Gospel passages that reveal the area's significance in Jesus' life." --Amazon.com synopsis
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A Walk in Jerusalem: Stations of the Cross
by John L. Peterson
"Designed for use on Good Friday or for general devotions, A Walk in Jerusalem offers new insight into the Passion narratives and encouragement to live as Christ taught. Rev. Canon John Peterson brings new life to the Stations of the Cross ritual." --Amazon.com synopsis
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