The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide from Earliest Times to 1700 (Oxford Archaeological Guides)

by JeromeMurphy-O'Connor (Author)

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.45

  Of immense significance to three major religions and cultures, the Holy Land has attracted visitors since the fifth century BC. This guide provides: coverage of all the main sites in the city of Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land; 150 high-quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs; routes through the Old City of Jerusalem, and comprehensive list of sites in the Holy Land, ranging from Abu Ghosh and Akko, to Wadi Kharitun and Yehiam; a brief historical outline and glossary of essential terms; and information about museums and opening times, and advice on visiting desert areas.

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  Paperback
  1986

  $3.45

  This concise, witty, and readable guide is an ideal companion for travelers to the Holy Land. Based on Murphy-O'Connor's many years of directing archaeological field trips, this guide gives clear directions about how to find sites and monuments of interest, from Stone Age Caves and Roman roads to the grandiose buildings of Herod the Great and Byzantine churches and synagogues. This new edition has maps and detailed site plans on nearly every page and includes the reports of the most recent excavations. As well as treating the sites that everyone should see, Murphy-O'Connor encourages visitors to leave the beaten track to discover the amazing variety of the Holy Land's cultural riches.