Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulchre by Stephen W. Need

Expertly written to serve as a guide to enable visitors and pilgrims to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to fully comprehend and appreciate the rich history and spectacular beauty of the ancient Church. This marvelous book introduces you to the extensive and compelling account of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and burial, as well as to the history and the development of the various Churches that have existed there and the multiple Christian groups that still worship at this holy site.

Useful for pointing out attractions you might otherwise miss without a tour guide, such as the Tomb of Jesus and Calvary, as well as smaller chapels and other fascinating features, this remarkable book will aid in giving you the tour of your dreams while providing you with all the information you could ever want in one convenient little book. The perfect gift to give someone on his or her way to visit the Holy Land or someone who enjoys history and has a thirst for knowledge, this book will be a marvelous addition to any library or collection.

About the Author: Born in Nottingham, England, Stephen W. Need earned his doctorate in theology at King’s College in London. Teaching New Testament Studies and Early Christianity at multiple institutions throughout England and living in Jerusalem for 10 years while he worked as the Dean of St. George’s College (2005–11), he has led many Christian groups in the Holy Land as well as in Turkey, Greece and Egypt. Stephen W. Need is currently Priest in Charge of two parishes in the Anglican Diocese of Chelmsford, UK.    

Soft Cover, 88 pages

Size: 14x21 cm / 5.5"x8.25"

Features plans; photographs; full color; paper

Published by Carta