Islamic Jerusalem and Its Christians

Islamic Jerusalem has a special place in the hearts of the three monotheistic religions. Throughout its history it has been the site of tolerance and tensions. ''Islamic Jerusalem and its Christians'' presents a critical look at historical events during the time of two key figures in the history of Islam: Caliph ''Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (d. 24 AH/ 644 CE), who played a critically important role in th...