Jesus Places

This research reveals how sacred sites, including the Church of the Nativity, the Mosque of the Cradle, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, harmonize spatial precision with symbolic resonance by linking architectural designs to key moments in Jesus's life. It highlights a dual interest among pilgrims: one focused on the tangible metrics of the Holy Land (plain-ken) and another on the abstract, geometrically perfect ideal (deep-ken). The study also underscores the role of inscriptions, such as those encircling the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Minaret of Jam near Kabul, in embedding Jesus-related narratives within Islamic architecture. By analyzing these sites, the research demonstrates how spatial dimensions and symbolic connections shaped religious pilgrimage and architectural practices during the period 1380–1520.

Clossey, L. (2024). 5. Jesus Places. Jesus and the Making of the Modern Mind, 1380-1520, 81–102. https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0371.05