Julian Barnett
Christian Sects of Jerusalem, Part 2
Summary
In the final lecture of a comprehensive series on Jerusalem, Julian Barnett discusses the intricate landscape of Christian sects within the city. With a personal connection to the city and extensive exploration during their residency, he provides insights into the rich tapestry of Christian traditions, ranging from Greek Orthodox to Protestant denominations. Through vivid descriptions and historical context, the lecture offers a glimpse into the profound significance of Jerusalem’s Christian heritage, underscored by centuries of religious devotion and territorial dynamics among its diverse Christian communities. Part 2 of 2.
Julian Barnett
Julian Barnett is a teacher, collector, tour guide, and writer with a specialist interest in ultra-orthodoxy within the various faiths. For the last 35 years, he has been investigating and documenting the most extreme sects of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim worlds. His experiences and travels were serialized in the Jerusalem Report and also broadcast on BBC Radio Four Religion. Outside of his full-time history teaching post at Southbank International School, Portland Place, London, Julian lectures at numerous venues around the UK and beyond. In 2013 Julian was a joint winner of the National Teacher of the Year Award.