O Jerusalem!
The Story of St. George’s College
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
O Jerusalem! The Story of St. George’s College tells the multi-layered saga of how in the nineteenth century, the Church of England under Queen Victoria and the Prussian Church under King William IV established a Protestant presence in the Middle East. They built a church in the Old City of Jerusalem and a cathedral outside its walls. In the early 1960s St. George’s College was born close by. Over the following decades, through mounting political turmoil and upheaval, this unique Anglican/Episcopal Center grew into a hub of pilgrimage and learning, attracting students from around the globe. These pages immerse readers into the life and times of one of the most enticing institutions in the world. Follow the exciting story of building and renovating a state-of-the-art facility in East Jerusalem. Meet the committed and energetic “founding fathers” whose vision gave birth to the college and helped it grow beyond all expectation. Travel with courses through the Holy Land, Sinai, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. Encounter a host of dynamic personalities in ecumenical and interfaith contexts. Participate in “life-transforming” journeys of “faith seeking understanding.” The fascinating story of St. George’s College, Jerusalem, is told here with vitality, vigor, and verve.
Endorsements (4)
“Set by the former Mandelbaum Gate, flashpoint/checkpoint between East and West Jerusalem, St. George’s Cathedral and College are symbols of this collision of cultures. Stephen Need captures this vividly. Religion, politics, and archaeology spring to life. To encounter those who formed it makes compulsive reading. Never been to St. George’s? A visit becomes irresistible. Stayed there already? Your memories will send you back!”
“Meticulously researched, thoughtfully structured, engagingly written, Stephen Need has crafted a compelling narrative, inspired by his absorbing bond with St. George’s College and its unique significance in Jerusalem. For anyone keen to engage in that story, and more, including the scope for Bible study in contextual surroundings, pilgrimage and mission in the Holy Land, O Jerusalem! is essential reading.”
“In O Jerusalem! The Story of St. George’s College, Stephen Need captures the exciting and dynamic history of this august Anglican institution. From a stuttering beginning and through a rollercoaster of challenges, both political and religious, the college gradually transformed into what it is today, the center for Anglican pilgrimage in the Holy Land. The most engaging part of the remarkable story is the people who shaped the ministry of the college whose witness shines through.”
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