Synopses & Reviews
From the Garden of Eden to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, from ancient stories chronicling the changing fortunes of various peoples to the present-day findings of archaeologists and scholars, the history of the region known as the holy lands, which now covers Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, and Israel, yields fascinating and often contentious information about the origins of Western civilization. As the key point of contact linking Europe, Asia, and Africa, the holy lands have been a stage for both peaceful exchanges and violent clashes between cultures, as they continue to be today. Historical Atlas of the Holy Lands presents an unbiased account of the social, geographical, and political background of the entire region, not only retelling the classic biblical stories but looking at the latest archaeological evidence and providing a thoroughly up-to-date account of what is known about these stories. This single-volume survey combines clear and accessible text with full-color maps, illustrations, and photographs, providing an engaging and insightful look at a tumultuous history of the holy lands and bringing the ancient past to life.
Synopsis
From the Garden of Eden to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome