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Jerusalem – A Medical File: The City’s History through the Lens of Medicine and Faith Exhibition Catalogue | Tower of David Museum, 2014–2015 | Curator: Nirit Shalev-Khalifa - This exquisite hardcover exhibition catalogue accompanied the groundbreaking exhibition held at the Tower of David Museum from April 2014 to April 2015. “Jerusalem – A Medical File” explores the profound relationship between the holy city, its inhabitants and pilgrims, and the timeless human quest for healing. As a spiritual center for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, Jerusalem became a crossroads of healing traditions, medical beliefs, and evolving practices. The book presents rare manuscripts, fascinating photographs, historical illustrations, and ritual artifacts that reflect the legacy of medicine and caregiving in Jerusalem from biblical times to modern days. Includes 246 richly illustrated pages in Hebrew, with an additional 54 pages in English (abstracts and essays). Printed on high-quality thick paper, with a deluxe hardcover binding. Size: 29 cm. Co-published by Yad Yitzhak Ben-Zvi and the Tower of David Museum. A highly collectible volume for lovers of Jerusalem, history, medicine, and interfaith heritage.