Jerusalem Bound

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Rodney Aist. Jerusalem Bound

Jerusalem Bound

Table of Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

Defining Pilgrimage

Biblical Expressions

Pilgrim Identity

Pilgrim Motives

A History of the Christian Holy Land

Understanding the Holy Sites

Pilgrim Practices

The Blessings of Pilgrimage

Holy Land Challenges

Preparations

The Aftermath: Returning Home

Terms and Concepts

Educational Resources

Holy Land Itineraries

Bibliography

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How to Be a Pilgrim in the Holy Land

Rodney Aist

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Elements are the parts of pilgrimage that, on their own, do not comprise a complete expression of the pilgrim life, such as departure and arrival, home and holy places, prayer and journaling, baggage and souvenirs. Elements include almost anything associated with an act of pilgrimage: God, self, and the Other; time, place, and journey; logistical details, local context, and pilgrim companions.

Images, like elements, refer to virtually any aspect of pilgrimage with one imposed distinction: images may be independent of actual expressions. A case in point are scriptural images, such as Jesus as the alpha and the omega, that relate to time, place, and journey. Jesus is the way, the gate, and the good shepherd. He is the light of the world, the bread from heaven, and the water of life. Christological images offer pilgrims standalone content that can resource religious travel in significant ways.

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