In less than a week, I will be back in Jerusalem to conduct further research on the western hill of the city now known as Mount Zion. The area surrounding the Cenacle, the so-called Upper Room of the Last Supper sitting atop the presumed Tomb of David, is my primary area of interest. Together with …
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My Upper Room article featured on “The Bible and Interpretation” Web Site
The excellent website, "The Bible and Interpretation" (bibleinterp.com) is now featuring my new article on the Upper Room. In the article, I introduce a number of the issues involved in dating the building and provide a few pictures which also appear in my book. It will serve as an excellent introduction to the topic. For …
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Now Available! The Upper Room and Tomb of David published 4/21/2016d
On Thursday, April 21, McFarland released into publication my book The Upper Room and Tomb of David: The History, Art and Archaeology of the Cenacle on Mount Zion. It has been a church, a mosque and a synagogue. Jesus is said to have dined there. James, his brother, is believed to have been interred there. …
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Book Now Ready for Pre-Order!
My forthcoming book, The Upper Room and Tomb of David: The History, Art and Archaeology of the Cenacle on Mount Zion, can now be pre-ordered from McFarland. The title appears on page seven in their new spring/summer catalog which can be found here: http://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/catalogs-spring-2016-new-titles/.
Official Cover Art and Title Announced!
I am happy to announce that the official cover artwork and title for my forthcoming book from McFarland has just been released! The book will be featured in their spring catalog for release in 2016. I'll post further updates as I get them.
The site of the “Acra” found?
In reports filed online yesterday, it seems archaeologists may have found remains of the fortress built just before the time of the Maccabees (2nd century BCE) that once overlooked the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. (For one report, go to: http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/04/middleeast/israel-acra-discovery/.) Remains of the citadel and tower (Photographic credit: Assaf Peretz, courtesy of the Israel …
David Christian Clausen 