Murder in the Holy City

Murder in the Holy City
Author: Simon Beaufort
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780105517

This first book in the critically acclaimed 11th century mystery series featuring Sir Geoffrey Mappestone. Jerusalem, 1100. On returning to the city following an exhausting desert patrol, Crusader knight Sir Geoffrey Mappestone hears screams coming from the house of a Greek baker and discovers that one of his closest friends, a fellow knight, has been murdered in the woman's bedchamber. But this is not the first suspicious death in the city: other knights and priests have also been killed, all with the same type of curved dagger with a jewelled hilt. Ordered to investigate the deaths by his liege lord, Prince Tancred, it is not long before Sir Geoffrey finds himself drawn into dire straits involving some of the most dangerous men in the city--and learns that his closest friends could also be his deadliest enemies.

Murder in the Holy City

Murder in the Holy City
Author: Ben Greer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2006
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Homicide detective Archibald Sims investigates a series of bizarre murders in the S.C. Lowcountry and discovers his girlfriend and son may be among the killer's targets.

Murder in Jerusalem

Murder in Jerusalem
Author: Batya Gur
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 551
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0061874744

The sixth and final novel from beloved and critically-acclaimed Israeli crime novelist Batya Gur—a stunning tale of a beautiful and secretive woman’s murder, set against the politically charged backdrop of the Israeli media Acclaimed Israeli director Benny Meyuhas’ film production of the heartbreaking work “Iddo and Eynam” promises to be a landmark of Israeli film—until his wife and the films’ set designer Tirzah Rubin is crushed under a set piece, stalling the production indefinitely. But more shocking is what comes to light in the investigation—that Tirzah’s storybook life wasn’t at all what it seemed, and that her death may have been part of a larger network of social and political unrest. The brooding Chief Superintendent Michael Ohayon has spent his career surrounded by horrific crimes, but perhaps none most deeply disturbs him than Tirzah’s murder, its strange connection to Israeli labor disputes and religious corruption shaking him to the core. The crowning achievement to a magnificent career, this final installment in the Michael Ohayon series is a wonderful parting gift from the incomparable Batya Gur—one last fascinating visit to an always tumtultous land, in the company of a detective the author and her devoted readers have loved so well.

The Atheist and the Holy City

The Atheist and the Holy City
Author: George Klein
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1992-02-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780262610773

In this series of 15 essays, which won the Letterstedt Prize, Sweden's equivalent of the Pulitzer, distinguished cell biologist George Klein shares his considerable insights on science and on human nature. Organized loosely as "The Wisdom and Folly of Scientists," "Journeys," "Viruses and Cancer," and "La Condition Humaine," the essays range from lucid explanations of biological and genetic processes to personal remembrances and studies of famous scientists to discussions of the complicity of science and medicine in the Nazi extermination camps.

Murder in the Place of Anubis

Murder in the Place of Anubis
Author: Lynda S. Robinson
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1504066561

“This exceptional debut melds ancient Egyptian religious belief and practice with court intrigue to produce a riveting mystery.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review The body of a much-hated scribe has been found in the sacred place of embalming, and the resulting outrage could threaten the reign of Tutankhamun. So the boy king tasks his investigator, Lord Meren, to look into the crime. The quest will take Meren into the worlds of nobles, slaves, and schemers in the royal court—all while he fights to keep the teenaged pharaoh safe from those who would take advantage of this crisis . . . “It’s always a pleasure to negotiate the treacherous corridors of power with Lord Meren.” —The New York Times Book Review “Robinson’s research, both criminological and archaeological, serves her well.” —San Jose Mercury News “A marvelous series.” —Historical Novel Society

The Holy City

The Holy City
Author: George Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 932
Release: 1849
Genre: Jerusalem
ISBN:

The Holy Land Pilgrim Handbook

The Holy Land Pilgrim Handbook
Author: James Socias
Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2021-11-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1948139596

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is an opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ, to walk in His footsteps, to put into practice his invitation to "Come and follow me." With our pilgrim handbook, video series, and missalette, you will be equipped to experience and appreciate more profoundly the holy sites and places to be visited on a typical itinerary in the footsteps of Jesus Christ through Israel and Palestine. You will also be guided on how to make time for prayer, spiritual reading, and silent reflection, which are so important and necessary on this spiritual pilgrimage. The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ Pilgrim Handbook is an essential guide for making a pilgrimage and praying at the holy sites. The handbook features historical information, Gospel readings, spiritual meditations, reflection questions, prayers, and photographs for the main holy sites to help you have a profound encounter with Christ before, during, and after the pilgrimage. The Holy Land: An Encounter with Jesus Christ includes the following: • Pilgrim Handbook • Missalette • Video Series To learn more, visit www.holy-land.org

From The Holy Land To Graceland

From The Holy Land To Graceland
Author: Gary Vikan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1442276797

Graceland is much more than a wildly popular historic house and tourist destination associated with a famous entertainer, and Elvis Presley is much more than the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As former Walters Art Museum director and medievalist Gary Vikan shows us in his fascinating new book, Graceland, the second-most visited historic house in the U.S., is a locus sanctus —a holy place—and Elvis is its resident saint, while the hordes of fans that crowd Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis are modern-day pilgrims, connected in spirit and practice to their early Christian counterparts, sharing a fascination for icons and iconography, relics, souvenirs, votives, and even a belief in miracles. Vikan reveals the emergence of contemporary holy places—Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan, the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, the Grassy Knoll in Dallas, Place de l’Alma in Paris—and shows us that the saints of our day are our “martyred” secular charismatics, from Elvis to John F. Kennedy, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, and others.

Invasion, Plague and Murder Britain 1066-1485

Invasion, Plague and Murder Britain 1066-1485
Author: Aaron Wilkes
Publisher: Folens Limited
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2003-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781843034056

A new approach to studying Britain from 1066 to 1485 with this lively and informative history text book for 11 to 14-year olds. Suitable for mixed abilities, it provides the knowledge and skills combined with an entertaining style to learn and build history skills. Contains clear objectives for students and includes taskwork that develops literacy, numeracy and thinking skills. History was never so entertaining!