Needless to say, I feel that all of them are true to a greater or lesser degree throughout the story. I feel that understanding the symbols which have piled up through history, taking on different forms from time to time is an essential tool for living in Jerusalem today. The special quality of life in Jerusalem may only be fully appreciated when one learns to enjoy the symbols and recognise the historic significance of the daily events reported in the news. Every street corner in the city has a story to tell and that is why, to this day the residents of the city are surrounded by pilgrims. They arrive from all over the world searching for something special.
Tourists come to the city looking for an educational experience aswell as a holiday.
It has been my privilege during the last few years to share some of the stories which I know with tourists and students. It is my hope that you have enjoyed reading these lectures and that they may inspire you to come and see the city for yourselves. Before the battle commenced Napoleon spied in his eye-glass a little fellow running through the valley below. He sent his General down to catch up with him and clear him out the way before the canons started shooting. The general returned with a perplexing message for Napoleon.