Gate of Heaven: The Holy Mountain of Jerusalem

Gate of Heaven is the account of Mount Moriah in Jerusalem, which is universally revered by the followers of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is the "Gate of Heaven," through which prayers and blessings pass between Heaven and Earth. The book chronicles the holy mountain's extraordinary history, from Biblical Creation through the consecration of the famed Temple of Solomon, which held the sacred Ark of the Covenant of the Tabernacle. It investigates the disappearance of ten Israelite tribes to places unknown beyond the "River Gozen," recounting the Babylonian Exile of the remaining tribes, and the unsolved loss of the Ark and other Temple treasures. It also details the struggles of returning Jews to build a Second Temple on Mount Moriah, preserving their freedom and beliefs in a new Province of Judah and other places of refuge. Authentic images of Biblical monarchs and events, discovered in ancient ruins and excavations, tell an epic tale of foreign domination, Jewish resistance and redemption. They illustrate the endless turmoil that filled the centuries before the construction of the majestic Temple of Herod, whose surviving remains can still be seen on Mount Moriah today. Trusted sources are carefully examined to explore the mountain's oldest and deepest secrets. They help reveal Mount Moriah in all its former glory, and bring its fascinating story vibrantly to life.