The Holy Land
An Oxford Archaeological Guide from Earliest Times to 1700
5th Edition
Published on 28. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-0-19-923666-4 (ISBN)
Description
Of immense significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the Holy Land has been attracting visitors since the fifth century BC.
Covering all the main sites both in the city of Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land and including over 150 high quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs, this book provides the ultimate visitor guide to the rich archaeological heritage of the region.
Fully updated with all the latest information, this new edition includes updates on the crucial recent developments at the Holy Sepulchre and on six completely new sites, including a Middle Bronze Age water system in Jerusalem and what may be the original Pool of Siloam.
Covering all the main sites both in the city of Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land and including over 150 high quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs, this book provides the ultimate visitor guide to the rich archaeological heritage of the region.
Fully updated with all the latest information, this new edition includes updates on the crucial recent developments at the Holy Sepulchre and on six completely new sites, including a Middle Bronze Age water system in Jerusalem and what may be the original Pool of Siloam.
Reviews / Votes
All who plan to visit the Holy Land in the coming years should buy a copy of this excellent guide * J. Day, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *More details
Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
155 halftones, linecuts, and maps
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
711 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-923666-4 (9780199236664)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
E-Book
02/2008
1st Edition
OUP Oxford
€37.69
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Previous edition
Jerome Murphy-O'Connor
The Holy Land
Book
05/1998
Oxford Paperbacks
€23.51
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Person
Jerome Murphy-O'Connor is Professor of New Testament at the Ecole Biblique et Archeologique Francaise in Jerusalem and a leading authority on the Historical Jesus and Saint Paul. His other publications include Paul: A Critical Life (1996) and Paul. His Story (2004), both also published by Oxford University Press.
Content
PART 1; PART 2