Holy cities

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Salt Lake City

1994
Charts the history of this settlement, from its growth out of barren desert to its present position as the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints (commonly known as the Mormon church).

Jerusalem

1993
Surveys the history, places of worship, legends, traditions, art and architecture of the great city, in which Christians, Jews, and Muslims live side by side.

Benares

1993
Text and photographs describe Benares, the city of light which is the most holy city for Hindus. The city embodies the whole Hindu religion and culture. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River where thousands of pilgrims come each year to perform religious rituals.

Amritsar

1994
Traces the development of the great Sikh city set in the beautiful Punjab, from its beginnings as pool of miracles to the powerful presence of today's Golden Temple.

Rome

1993
Text and photographs take a look at Rome as the spiritual center of the Catholic Church and at the ceremonies and traditions of Catholicism itself.

Mecca

1993
Text and photographs chart the development of Mecca as the most holy city for the world's community of Muslims, and explains the history of Islam itself.
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