{"product_id":"walking-to-jerusalem-9781473673694","title":"Walking to Jerusalem","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e2017 marked three important anniversaries for the Palestinian people: 100 years since the Balfour Declaration; 50 years since the Six-day War; and ten years since the Blockade of Gaza. As an act of penance, solidarity and hope, actor and musician Justin Butcher - along with ten other companions for the full route, plus another hundred joining him for various stretches along the way - walked from London to Jerusalem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is the record of his journey: a combination of walking journal, travel writing and pilgrim stories. It''s less of a travel guide to walking across Europe and more an exploration of the many strands radiating from the Holy Land and its narrative, weaving paths across place and history, through the lives of Justin''s fellow-walkers - and, of course, his own life.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween the route itinerary and the themes of Balfour and Christian Zionism, Weizmann and cordite, colonialism, Jerusalem Syndrome and Desert spirituality, Justin charts a chronicle of s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Wherever you stand on the position of Israel, I recommend reading this book ... this is more than just a campaigning book - it is a\u003cbr\u003every good read.'\u003c\/p\u003e * Sorted Magazine *","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739538698583,"sku":"9781473673694","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473673694.jpg?v=1723812242","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/walking-to-jerusalem-9781473673694","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}