The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the most popular pilgrim destination in Christendom, and this gorgeously illustrated volume is the ultimate guide to the site Produced in association with the Israel Antiquities Authority, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre covers the Church's history, its transformations, and the different Christian communities ожвмб associated with it In 325-326 A D , Christians looking for the site of Golgotha demolished the Temple of Aphrodite and found what they believed to be the Tomb of Christ Emperor Constantine ordered the construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on the site During a visit while the church was under construction, Empress Helena discovered what is believed to be the remains of the cross on which Christ was crucified in the same area Consecrated in September of 335, the church has had a complex and fascinating history It has fallen victim to fires, riots, lootings, earthquakes, and numerous attacks, from its first attack by the Persians in 614 to its almost complete destruction by King al-Hakim of Egypt in 1009 The church has always been restored and renovated, however, and additional buildings and modifications to the interior and exterior have made it a fascinatingly intricate complex Today, it is a site of worship for six different denominations of Christianity, each with its own rites and rituals, and it remains a destination for innumerable pilgrims from all corners of the world About the Author Martin Biddle is a leading authority on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre He is currently a professor of archeology at Hartford College, Oxford University Gideon Avni, John Seligman, and Tamar Winter, all archeologists at the Israel Antiquities Authority, are currently conducting a comprehensive study of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Автор Martin Biddle.  William2007 г Твердый переплет, 223 стр ISBN 978-0-8478-2282-9.