#165: Jerusalem II: 638-1098

From History For The Curious by R Aubrey Hersh;Mena Reisner.

• Published: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:11:56 +0100
• Duration: 48:23
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How do we relate to the most recent events in the Middle-East?

In 638 the Moslems transformed the city; but what was their motivation? What created the divisions of Jewish observance in the 10th century?  Why was the Golden Gate sealed off? How did the Christian East-West Schism of 1054 affect Jewish lives in Jerusalem? 

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Chapters

00:00 The Treaty of Jerusalem: A Historical Overview

04:03 The Islamic Conquest and Its Impact on Jerusalem

09:46 The Role of Caliph Omar and the Covenant of Omar

13:56 The Dynasties of Islamic Rule in Jerusalem

19:52 The Jewish Community in Jerusalem: A Historical Perspective

25:50 The Golden Gate and Its Significance

31:37 The Cultural Exchange Between East and West

37:45 The Fatimid Period and Its Tolerance

41:39 The Decline of Islamic Rule and the Rise of the Crusaders