Hammond Atlas of the Bible Lands - Hardcover

Hammond World Atlas Corporation

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0843709820 ISBN 13: 9780843709827

Publisher: Hammond World Atlas Corp, 2008

Synopsis

The stories of the Bible come to life with this authoritative, richly illustrated, four-color atlas. Follow the Biblical narrative from the Old Testament prophets to the founding of the early christian church with maps, plans, photos and illustrations. Features: * Introduction to the unique geography of the holy land, including terrain, trade routes, vegetation and climate. * Chronologically arranged maps demonstrate political changes of empires and the expansion of the christian church, including maps of the ancient near east and the Greek and Roman worlds. * Detailed plans of the holy city of Jerusalem and reconstruction of other ancient cities, sites, battles and buildings. * Detailed map of major archeological sites in Israel and Jordan. * Up-to-date maps of the Bible lands in present day. * Full-color and black and white photographs of biblical places, artifiacts and current and historical sites. * Time charts and a gazetteer index provide a ready reference for locating events in both time and place. * Ages 8-14.

About this title

About the Author:

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight travel Guides, Delorme - the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases. language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hammond World Atlas Corp
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0843709820
• ISBN 13: 9780843709827
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64