The photos of ritmeyers models, his detailed architectural drawings, and the yellowbox sidebar articles are outstanding presentations of his research. I ordered the quest because the book was highly recommended by others on the. Ritmeyer also briefly mentions the illegal excavations conducted by the waqfthe islamic authoritiesin late 1999 and early 2000 on the temple mount which continued on and off for the next few years, but apparently ritmeyers book had already gone to press by that time. Without a doubt, the quest is easily the finest singular source on the topic in the world today. Understanding the holy temple jesus knew 2017 understanding the holy temple of the old testament 2016. Energy, security, and the remaking of the modern world, and, if anything, its an even better book.
This books success likely springs from the fact that no one but leen ritmeyer could have authored it. No book is better suited to the study, understanding and development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the world s interest the temple. Beautifully illustrated, it is interesting and simple enough to be a coffee table book. This magnificent volume is also a scholarly textbook. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount now hardly accessible and his doctoral research. Truly comprehensive in scope, the book commences with the period in which the temple mount reached its zenith, that of king herod the great. This will be at least until march 31st, and possibly beyond that. Quest by leen ritmeyer english hardcover book free shipping. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem by leen ritmeyer the quest. Caiganmythfang opened this issue on oct 3, 2016 18 comments. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount now hardly accessible and his doctoral research into the. No book is better suited to the study, understanding and development of the man made plateau that is the focus of the world s interest the temple mount in jerusalem. The quest by leen ritmeyer august 2, 2017 august 2, 2017 jimmyreagan this book is without doubt the preeminent resource on the temple mount in jerusalem available today.
No book is better suited to the study, understanding, and development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the world s interest the temple mount in jerusalem than the quest. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount now hardly accessible and his doctoral research no book is better suited to the study, understanding, and development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the world s interest the temple mount in jerusalem than the quest. Ritmeyer archaeological design began in 1983, producing posters and booklets as a response to the demand for educational materials on the subject of biblical archaeology. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem leen ritmeyer carta jerusalem, 2012. A master storyteller as well as a leading energy expert, yergin shows us how energy is an engine of global political and economic. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount now hardly accessible and his doctoral. This is a terrific book and i would highly recommend it to bible artists.
By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit. The quest is his personal chronicle of the research he has done, the challenges he has faced, and the answers he believes he has discovered. I do not believe that it could be made better suited to my needs. Temple mount in jerusalem the quest biblical accounts. In quest of the temple mount associates for biblical. In a sense, this book is the culmination of leen ritmeyers life and career. No book is better suited to the study, understanding and development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the worlds interestthe temple mount in jerusalem. Although ritmeyer is a careful researcher who weighs countless minute details in the development of his theories, ive found the quest to be a fascinating and enjoyable read. David cadji newbys top 10 quests in childrens books. A resource was needed to bring together all that is now know about the development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the worlds interest the temple mount in jerusalem. Illustrator of the book as well as its author, his.
Weaving together archaeological data with historical sources ritmeyer produces an authoritative and exhaustive reconstruction in word and picture. Buy the quest by leen ritmeyer from waterstones today. This book is a quest for the lost thing to find a place where it belongs. The questrevealing the temple mount in jerusalem has. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem by leen ritmeyer isbn. Caiganmythfang commented on oct 3, 2016 there are multiple known issues with better questing. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount now hardly accessible and his doctoral research into the problems of the temple mount make him singularly qualified for the task. It is searching, impartial and alarmingly up to date the quest will be necessary reading for c.
Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his knowledge of the parts of the mount now inaccessible make him singularly qualified for the task. Dr ritmeyer has uncovered what appears to be very strong evidence pointing to the actual positioning of the ark of the covenant in the holy. With this magnificently unique volume, leen ritmeyer provides us with the ideal textbook from which to understand the development of the man. Few authors are better qualified than leen ritmeyer whose monumental.
Leen ritmeyer books list of books by author leen ritmeyer. Leen ritmeyer provides us with the ideal textbook from which to understand the development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the worlds interest. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Ive just finished reading dr leen ritmeyers excellent book the quest which is a study of the archaeology of the temple mount. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount now hardly accessible and his. With the features of the herodian temple mount clearly understood, the reader is led to the quest for the earlier, square temple mount, described by josephus and the mishnah.
Illustrator of the book as well as its author, his reconstruction drawings make the stones of the temple mount cast off the mantle of time and leap to vibrant life. The quest by leen ritmeyer 1 edition first published in. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem by leen ritmeyer abebooks. Comprehensive in scope, the book begins with the temple mount. Quest books and gifts quest bookshop news due to health concerns, trying to limit the spread of the coronavirus, and, of course, legal requirements, we have decided to close the quest bookshop for the duration of the crisis. The quest is an outstanding volume that will be appreciated by both academics and students. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem, and more on. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem by leen ritmeyer pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad no book is better suited to the study, understanding and development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the world s interest the temple mount in jerusalem. Author of from sinai to jerusalem, jerusalem at the time of jesus, the quest, secrets of jerusalems temple mount. With this book, i feel fully supported and vindicated. The quest hardback or cased book by ritmeyer, leen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount and his doctoral research make him singularly qualified for the task.
No book is better suited to the study, understanding, and development of the manmade plateau that is the focus of the worlds interest the temple mount in jerusalem than the quest. Leen ritmeyers vision when he set out to write the quest was to let the ancient stones tell their story he has achieved that. See all books authored by leen ritmeyer, including secrets of jerusalems temple mount, and the quest. The quest has large, readable font and is profusely illustrated with hundreds of fullcolor maps, plans, drawings and photographs. Ritmeyer has published several books, some together with his wife, kathleen, including. Together with his wife kathleen, who he met on the temple mount excavations in 1975, he runs a firm called ritmeyer archaeological design, which produces teaching and learning tools used throughout the world and offers consultancy on archaeological background and illustration. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem, by leen ritmeyer jerusalem. Against those broad requirements i rate the quest as outstanding. Ritmeyers experience as architect of the temple mount excavations following the sixday war, coupled with his exploration of parts of the mount now hardly. Even compared to materials offered through religious jewish communities focused on the topic of the holy temple, leens book is far and away the most authoritative analysis to date. Quest is a magazine of philosophy, religion, science, and the arts, established in 1986, which has replaced theamerican theosophist, established in 1912. Revealing the temple mount in jerusalem book book details. This book is without doubt the preeminent resource on the temple mount in jerusalem available today.
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