A breathtaking photo-essay by German-born, long-term resident of Jerusalem, Gidal. In it he explores the image of the city as a symbol of peace and stage for centuries of conflict. The 400 color and black-and-white photographs are organized thematically with sections on the ancient city, immigration, architecture, Christian Byzantium, Jesus in Jerusalem, Islamic rule, the Arab and Orthodox Jewish quarters. Aimed at visitors, the text is in English, German and French.  (ISR19, $45.00)