It is really interesting! Before I read the chapter 8 to 10, I have no idea that Jerusalem was the guilt city for Christian at first, and there was a process that Jerusalem was changed from guilt city to holy city in Christian perspective.
Therefore, I have a question "How is it become a holy city for Christian?" Even if the author discuss through the chapter 9 to 10, but for me, it is still hard to believe.
Especially there is a very interesting relationship between Jews and Christian. For example, Jerusalem for Jews in that time is holy city. It is very important for Jews, but Jews couldn't go to the city . The reason is that Jerusalem is kind of Roman's colony in that time. In the contrast of Christian, most of Christians believe that Jerusalem is a guilt city for them, but they live in the guilty city, and this belief didn't change until Christian becoming the holy religion among Roman empire. Then, their attitude was gradually changed. I think it is very interesting point in the book.
Secondly, I want to talk about Hadrian. Did he made a good decision to Jerusalem, or not? I don't know, but I have to say that he really did something to change Christian attitude, so can I make a conclusion that it is a good decision for Christian?
Using a quotate from the book, "'why do you take what is ours?,' asked a Jew during a debate with Christians, 'and make it your own?'"
I was also really surprised to read that for a period of time Christians considered Jerusalem to be "the Guilty City". Its so hard to believe that at one point they shunned a place that would later be considered so sacred.
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