This archaeologist unearths the hidden narratives of ancient civilizations through meticulous excavation and discovery. His work illuminates pivotal periods of transition and cultural confluence, revealing the daily lives, religious practices, and trade networks through artifacts, inscriptions, and architectural remains. He presents his findings in an engaging manner, making complex historical and archaeological insights accessible to a broad audience, connecting past worlds to our present understanding of human history.
Covers the entire time span from the earliest evidence of mankind in Palestine to the establishment of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, the Jewish revolts against the Romans and the use of the Christian Church.
The best and most comprehensive Bible atlas to date, compiled by an international team of fifty scholars, puts all of biblical history in its geographical context: from the earliest evidence of humankind in Palestine to the rise of Christianity in the Byzantine empire. This edition presents volumes of material with a clarity and brevity that will appeal to readers at all levels of interest and expertise. Families, churches, teachers, and scholars will find this edition easy to use and invaluable, with a complete chronology of events and indexes of names, places, and biblical references. Richly illustrated with more than 250 maps, site reconstructions, and color photographs, this practical resource is engaging to the eye and to the intellect.
Překlad biblického atlasu, který redigoval J. B. Pritchard. Většinou dvoustránkové mapy, zachycující historii Palestiny od osídlení Kenaanu až po vznik křesťanské církve. Mapy jsou doplněny textem, tabulkami, vyobrazeními, rodokmeny atd.