Writing the Holy Land

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Focusing on the role of the Franciscans in Jerusalem from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries, this book explores how their writings shaped the cultural memory of the Holy Land. By welcoming and guiding pilgrims, the Franciscans created a shared narrative that reflected the region's history, religious groups, and geography. The analysis highlights how texts in the Franciscan library of Mount Zion were continuously copied and adapted, influencing contemporary perceptions of the Holy Land and its significance for pilgrims.