A breathtaking flight over the great historical sites of the Holy Land with an explanation of their rich historical, biblical, and cultural significance.

.".. maps of the Holy Land from a 6th century mosaic from Jordan ... to maps of the recent past"--Jacket.

This book investigates the background of the Bible, not only re-telling the classic stories but looking at the latest archeological evidence to provide a thoroughly up-to-date account.

At the Chautauqua Institution in New York, visitors could walk down Palestine Avenue to "Palestine" and a model of Jerusalem, or along Morris Avenue to a scale model of the "Jewish Tabernacle." At the St. Louis World's Fair of 1904, a replica of Ottoman Jerusalem covered eleven acres, while today, 300 miles to the southeast, a seven-story-high Christ of the Ozarks stands above a modern re-creation of the Holy Land set in the Arkansas hills."--BOOK JACKET.

Visit the Holy Land without ever leaving home! The Ultimate Guide to the Holy Land: Hundreds of Full-Color Photos, Maps, Charts, and Reconstructions of the Bible Lands is the perfect tool to study God’s Word while immersed in the context of the land and the times in which it was written. This robust, yet concise, illustrated guide includes nearly 200 articles with more than 500 associated maps, images, photos, and biblical reconstructions of the Holy Land illuminating the people, places, and things of Scripture. Nearly 200 carefully researched and accessible articles on the Holy Land More than 500 full-color maps, images, photos, and reconstructions Concise trim size that is easy-to-carry Great for personal or group study The optimal size of the Ultimate Guide to the Holy Land makes it easy-to-carry and easy-to-use in personal study or group activities. This valuable resource will enhance your understanding of the Holy Land for years to come.