Foundations of the West - Season 1 Episode 1 Jerusalem & the Axis Mundi

Humanity's quest for a north star–an orienting compass through time and space sets the stage for the Axis Mundi. Jordan B. Peterson and Ben Shapiro explore the very city that bridges the gap between God and man: Jerusalem. A visit to the Temple Mount reveals the sacred story and epicenter of religious controversy. Marvel at the Shrine of the Book where literacy and culture are passed down generationally. Witness the land where power led to corruption and discover the catalysts that led to rulers being held accountable in the City of David. Concluding at the newly discovered Pilgrimage Road, Jordan and Ben embrace the idea that the journey of life is to move from the lower to the higher—the ascension toward God.