Aerial Atlas of the Holy Land: Discover the Great Sites of History from the Air
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1554073979 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Sonia Halliday specializes in aerial photography of historical sites, particularly in Israel and Jordan. John Bowker is a professor of religious studies who has taught at the universities of Cambridge, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. He has written and edited many books on world religions including World Religions, God: A Brief History, T
The great historical sites of the Holy Land -- seen from a unique perspective Forever timely and compelling, the Holy Land is steeped in religious and historical significance. Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth are featured, as are such other key locations as Caesarea, Philippi, Cana, Qumran, Jericho, Mount Hermon, the Carmel Caves, Tiberias, Dor and the Sea of Galilee. In 2007, its natural beauty and unparalleled biblical and archaeological heritage attracted more than 2.6 million tourists. The informative text adds historical, religious and cultural context to this superb photographic survey of the Holy Land. Additional features include:A full-color, two-page map detailing the cities and towns, physical features, transportation facilities and other aspects of the Holy Land today.BibliographyGeneral Reading List This breathtaking aerial portrai
This is a delightful and informative read. The aerial photography is wonderfully presented and illustrates well Bowker's discussion of selected sites and their significance. This handsome book offers a useful primer on the fractious history of the region. All the material is written in an accessible, easy-to-read style, while the gorgeous aerial photographs nicely complement the text. (Canadian Jewish News 2008-11-27)Although it looms large in the popular cultural and religious worlds, It is easy to forget just how small is the territory that we know as the Holy Land -- about the size of Massachusetts or New Hampshire. Steven Notley, Professor of Biblical studies, N Biblical Archaeology Review)This beautifully produced book will make
Nice! You will enjoy the Aerial Atlas of the Holy Land by John Bowker. It is in no way exhaustive, nor would I choose what he did to highlight in the same number of pages, but it is great for what it chooses to cover. I really enjoy its pictures and the maps are sufficient. It is a fun addition to the atlas section of your library.. "I absolutely love this book" according to Doulos72. This book is breathtaking in scope and beauty. I long to go to the Holy Land some day but until then this book is like having your own little flyover of the Holy Land. The text is great too and very indepth. The book is a work of art!. "Five Stars" according to Effie Pearl. Beautiful book.