Coming Soon: The Flood

Jerusalem is the end for a group of refugees, Jews, Christians, run-away monks, nuns, and a restless polyglot family living in 1960. The Eichmann trial and preparations for an outdoor staging of Noah's Flood pervade the book, with a warning that the waters could come any day.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 20 September 2018
\n Publisher: Peter Halban Publishers Ltd
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Jerusalem, a city steeped in history and religious significance, has long been a subject of debate and speculation. Some believe it to be the center of the world, while others see it as the place where it will all come to an end. For the people living in the divided city during the 1960s, Jerusalem represents the end, a place where there is no escape. In front of them lies the border, a desolate no-man's land, and behind lies a nondescript little town and the road that leads to normality and the sea. They are a diverse group of refugees, Jews, Christians, run-away monks, nuns, and a restless polyglot family who, by choice or accident, find themselves living at a dead end, near or even right on top of the volatile border that splits the city in two. The wound is still fresh, and it won't heal easily. As a result, their lives, loves, and jealousies are overshadowed by the ghosts of the people who abandoned the houses they now inhabit, and the instability they experience is a reflection of the landscape and its history.

The Eichmann trial, a significant event in the history of the city, permeates the book. Preparations for the trial, as well as preparations for an outdoor staging of the medieval mystery play Noah's Flood, adapted and set in contemporary Jerusalem, are also central to the narrative. The play contains a turbulent, quixotic, but also serious warning. The waters could be here any day, and who knows how to build an ark?

Jerusalem's status as a disputed city is further highlighted by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The city's sacred sites, such as the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, are a source of tension and conflict, and the ongoing construction of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has further complicated the situation.

Despite the challenges and complexities, Jerusalem remains a symbol of hope and resilience for many people around the world. Its rich history, diverse culture, and spiritual significance continue to attract visitors and pilgrims from all over the globe. Whether it is considered the center of the world or the place where it will all end, Jerusalem remains a place of profound importance and fascination.

\n Weight: 286g\n
Dimension: 137 x 215 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781905559923\n \n