Chapter An Ethnographic Contribution to a Look at Jerusalemʼs Axis Mundi
Abstract
The article examines the concept of Jerusalem as an axis mundi, or world axis, in an ethnographic context. It utilizes cultural analysis and the findings of its own ethnographic observations to delve into various aspects of viewing Jerusalem as a central point of the world in different cultures and religions. It presents various perspectives of local communities and pilgrims, illustrating how Jerusalem is perceived and interpreted by different religious groups. The article demonstrates how the axis mundi manifests in Jerusalem and the implications this has for understanding the religious and cultural dimensions of the city.
ISBN
9788383316116, 9788383316109Publisher
Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu ŁódzkiegoPublisher website
https://www.press.uni.lodz.pl/Publication date and place
2024Pages
143-159
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