7.7/1012 votesLoading...#1 - Invasion, Invasion, Invasion
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/15/2011
In episode two, Simon discovers the impact on the holy city of a new faith - Islam. He explores Muhammad's relationship with Jerusalem, the construction of one of Islam's holiest shrines - the Dome of the Rock - and the crusaders' attempts to win it back for Christianity.
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7.5/1012 votesLoading...#2 - Judgement Day
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/22/2011
How Jerusalem became the object of rivalry between Christian nations, the focus of the longing of Jews and the site of one of the world's most intractable conflicts.
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7.1/1017 votesLoading...#3 - Wellspring of Holiness
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2011
In episode one, Simon delves into the past to explore how this unique city came into being, explaining how it became of such major importance to the three Abrahamic faiths, and how these faiths emerged from the Biblical tradition of the Israelites.
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The Best Episodes of Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City
Every episode of Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City!
Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series that illuminates the history of the sacred, and peerlessly beautiful city - Jerusalem.
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Four
Best Episodes Summary
"Invasion, Invasion, Invasion" is the best rated episode of "Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City". It scored 7.7/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/15/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Judgement Day".