Andrew Lawler je novinár a autor so zameraním na vedecké a archeologické písanie. Jeho práca sa vyznačuje hlbokým záujmom o prepojenie histórie, vedy a ľudskej civilizácie. Prostredníctvom svojich textov skúma, ako sa zdanlivo obyčajné veci, ako napríklad kurča, stali hnacou silou pokroku a ako nás túžba po poznaní a odhaľovaní tajomstiev sprevádza od nepamäti. Lawlerov štýl je pútavý a približuje zložité témy čitateľom.
Kniha sleduje mnohovrstevnatou historii objevování jeruzalémského podzemí od poloviny 19. století až do současnosti; podzemí, ve kterém je ukryto pět tisíc let existence biblického města. Plastické a poutavé líčení archeologických počinů a jejich politických, kulturních a náboženských dopadů podává autor s důkladností historika a vypravěčským…
A spellbinding history of the hidden world below the Holy City—a saga of biblical treasures, intrepid explorers, and political upheaval. In 1863, a French senator arrived in Jerusalem to unearth relics from biblical times and discovered an ancient grave he claimed belonged to an Old Testament queen. This find sparked global interest, inspiring many to explore the city’s storied past. Over the past century and a half, Jerusalem has attracted fortune seekers, missionaries, archaeologists, and zealots eager to extract its biblical heritage. Their efforts have profoundly impacted our understanding of the city’s history and its contentious present. The quest to reclaim ancient Jewish heritage has ignited violent riots and hindered international peace efforts, serving as a means to assert claims over this contested city. Today, the underground landscape of Jerusalem remains a battleground in the struggle for control above. This narrative takes readers into the tombs, tunnels, and trenches of the Holy City, bringing to life the remarkable individuals who have explored its depths. Acclaimed journalist Andrew Lawler illustrates how their pursuits have shaped the conflict over modern Jerusalem and could offer a pathway for coexistence among its diverse peoples and faiths.