Fifty Major Cities of the Bible

Not only covering renowned cities such as Jerusalem and Jericho, the book also includes lesser known towns like Aroer, Beth-Zur and Gibeah, which have all provided their own valuable contributions to the way in which we now understand the biblical world. A fascinating, easy-to-follow text, key features include: * the biblical context of each city or town * a summary of its known archeological history * non-biblical references to the site * photographs and illustrations * a concise bibliography for further reading Also provided is a handy reference map to the major archaeological sites in Israel, as well as chronological tables for easy reference. Concise,informative and high accessible, Fifty Major Cities of the Bible is a superb overview of the cities and towns that made up the Biblical world, and an essential resource for students and enthusiasts.Concise, informative and high accessible, this text is a superb overview of the cities and towns that made up the Biblical world, and an essential resource for students and enthusiasts."From the ruins of the ancient seaside city of Acco to the small but archaeologically important town of Yokne'am, Fifty Major Cities of the Bible provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the ancient cities that played a vital role in the world from which the Bible originated." "Included are the biblical context of each city or town; a summary of its known archaeological history; non-biblical references to the site; photographs and illustrations; and a concise bibliography for further reading. Also provided is a reference map to the major archaeological sites in Israel, as well as chronological tables for easy reference."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved