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The Best Episodes of Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City Season 1

Every episode of Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City Season 1

Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series that illuminates the history of the sacred, and peerlessly beautiful city - Jerusalem.
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City Season 1 Episode 1 - Wellspring of Holiness
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #1 - Wellspring of Holiness

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City Season 1 Episode 2 - Invasion, Invasion, Invasion
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Invasion, Invasion, Invasion

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City Season 1 Episode 3 - Judgement Day
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Judgement Day

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wellspring of Holiness" is the best rated episode of "Jerusalem: The Making of a Holy City" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/8/2011. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Invasion, Invasion, Invasion".