The Land and the Book: An Introduction to the World of the Bible

Page, II, Charles R.; Volz, Carl A.

Published by Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1993

About this Item

New condition color photographic softcover wraps. Includes Dedication; List of Illustrations; Preface; Appendices: 1) Archaeological Methods; Chronological Charts; Glossary; Notes; Suggestions for Further Reading; and Index. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps. "In this volume [the authors'] guide readers through the world of the Bible, the land where the decisive religious experiences of the ancient Israelites and the earliest Christians took place. One cannot understand Judaism or Christianity without knowing not only the history and culture but also the goegraphy of the biblical lands. Here the authors bring together the fruits of contemporary historical and archeological research to introduce the writings, events, and, most important, the land of the Bible. The Land and the Book provides an overview of the geography and the history of the Bible by the use of brief descriptions of each of the major areas in which the events of the biblical narrative took place (primarily Palestine, Egypt, and Syria) and reviews of the history of ancient Israel, beginning with the patriarchs and continuing through the New Testament era and the crusader period to the present. Extensive archaeological and historical descriptions set the stage for a more thorough understanding of the biblical drama by detailing the natural environment of a site; the human artifacts, buildings, and structures discovered there; and the manner in which all illuminate the biblical material. Several appendixes - including charts and descriptions of archaeological periods, a chronological chart of biblical events, and a glossary of terms - help the reader better understand the world of the Bible." - from the rear outer cover "The authors offer visitors to biblical sites much valuable information about biblical times, events, custom, and religion. A good sampling of sites is included. The many illustrations, the tables, and the glossary increase the usefulness of this popular guide to the world of the Bible." - Walter Harrelson, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Emeritus, Vanderbilt University Divinity School.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Land and the Book: An Introduction to the World of the Bible
• Publisher: Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Printing: 2nd Printing
• Condition: New