The Holy Land /
The Holy Land /
by the editors of Time-Life Books.
- Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, c1992.
- 168 p. : col. ill., maps ; 28 cm.
- Lost civilizations .
- Lost civilizations. .
Maps on lining papers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-163) and index.
Terrain and Testament: digging for the Bible -- Essay: A painter's pilgrimage -- Cities of the Promised Land -- Essay: The many ages of Ashkelon -- Jerusalem: the dream and the nightmare -- Essay: The treasures of Qumran -- In the footsteps of Jesus -- Essay: Herod--the master builder.
Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in the ancient Holy Land, focusing on Jerusalem, Ashkelon, the Qumran, Herod, and the significant places of Jesus' life, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.
0809498669 (trade) 9780809498666 (trade) 0809498677 (library) 9780809498673 (library)
92011160
Bible--Antiquities.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Palestine.
Holy Land.
Palestine--Antiquities.
Palestine--History--To 70 A.D.
DS 111 / .H65 1992
Maps on lining papers.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-163) and index.
Terrain and Testament: digging for the Bible -- Essay: A painter's pilgrimage -- Cities of the Promised Land -- Essay: The many ages of Ashkelon -- Jerusalem: the dream and the nightmare -- Essay: The treasures of Qumran -- In the footsteps of Jesus -- Essay: Herod--the master builder.
Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in the ancient Holy Land, focusing on Jerusalem, Ashkelon, the Qumran, Herod, and the significant places of Jesus' life, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.
0809498669 (trade) 9780809498666 (trade) 0809498677 (library) 9780809498673 (library)
92011160
Bible--Antiquities.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Palestine.
Holy Land.
Palestine--Antiquities.
Palestine--History--To 70 A.D.
DS 111 / .H65 1992