Atlas of the Bible (Cultural Atlas)

by JohnRogerson (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1985

  $3.37

  The Cultural Atlas series combines intellectual depth and visual richness as it distills and synthesizes an enormous amount of information. Weaving together geography, history, archaeology, anthropology, architecture, the arts, and more, these handsomely designed, interdisciplinary volumes encompass the entire physical and cultural world of each civilization, evoking its unique spirit and vitality.Delight the eye, inform the mindDesigned to appeal to both the serious student and the more casual reader, the Cultural Atlas series is written with authority and clarity. Panoramic in scope, these volumes provide an overview of places and peoples through the centuries and are illustrated throughout with hundreds of striking and informative photographs and drawings.Each volume is divided into three key sections: -- Geographical/ethnographic background-- Cultural history-- A tour of present-day regions.Unique in its geographical orientation, this volume provides a beautiful and detailed look at the places and events of this remarkable religious and literary work.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1993

  $3.37

  This volume assumes a multi-disciplinary approach, covering not only the history of biblical lands and the people who lived in them, but also the political, social and economic forces that shaped the culture of the place and time. The Bible features maps and illustrations with supporting text; charts, tables and chronologies for quick reference to significant events and periods; special spreads that focus on biblical society and describe which historical sites can be visited by the traveller today; full-colour reconstructions which illustrate life as it really was then; and a complete glossary. Part 1 opens with a short overview of the Bible and chronicles the main stories, peoples and events in both the Old and New Testaments. Part 2 looks at the landscape of ancient Israel region by region, with particular emphasis on key sites such as Masada, Jericho and Jerusalem. This book is aimed specifically at younger readers, but it should also be a useful resource for older students and for adults seeking a refresher course on the history of the Bible.