Jewish historical connection to Jerusalem

"Jewish attachment to Jerusalem has been constant from ancient times through modernity. For more than 3,000 years, it has played a central and sustaining role in the history of the Jewish people - politically, spiritually and culturally. Jerusalem has also deeply influenced the development of Western civilization and continues to serve as an inspiration in the lives of millions. Recent attempts, however, move to deny this bond and to delegitimize the story that has bound the Jewish people over space and time. Among these attempts are UNESCO resolutions that ignore the historical connection between the Jewish people and their ancient capital, and equally, fail to acknowledge Christianity's ties to Jerusalem. This brochure provides but a few examples of archeological findings that illustrate this link, each accompanied by a biblical reference"-- [page 1]