The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem
The Christian Quarter of Jerusalem
Today the walled city of Jerusalem is divided into four quarters, Christian (north-west), Muslim (north-east), Armenian (south-west), and Jewish (south-east). The Christian Quarter is the oldest, and its institution probably inspired the others. William of Tyre is the only ancient author to tell its story. This chapter uses his text as the framework for the history and archaeology of the area. The only systematic account is that of Felix–Marie Abel in the monumental history of Jerusalem that he wrote with Louis–Hugues Vincent. That report, however, was published in 1926, and much has happened in the meantime, not least a new critical edition of William of Tyre.
Keywords: Jerusalem, Christian Quarter, William of Tyre
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