Fifty Major Cities of the Bible

<p>From the ruins of the ancient seaside city of Acco, to the small but archaeologically important town of Yokneam, <em>Fifty Major Cities of the Bible</em> provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the ancient cities that played a vital role in the world from which the Bible originated.</p><p>Not only covering renowned cities such as Jerusalem and Jericho, the book also includes lesser known towns like Aroer, Beth-Zur and Gibeah, which have all provided their own valuable contributions to the way in which we now understand the biblical world.</p><p>A fascinating, easy-to-follow text, key features include:</p><p>* the biblical context of each city or town </p><p>* a summary of its known archeological history </p><p>* non-biblical references to the site </p><p>* photographs and illustrations </p><p>* a concise bibliography for further reading </p><p>Also provided is a handy reference map to the major archaeological sites in Israel, as well as chronological tables for easy reference. </p><p>Concise, informative and high accessible, <em>Fifty Major Cities of the Bible</em> is a superb overview of the cities and towns that made up the Biblical world, and an essential resource for students and enthusiasts.</p> <p>Preface. Maps. Abbreviations. Introduction. Fifty Major Cities of the Bible. Appendix A: The Philistines. Appendix B: Chronological Tables. Appendix C: Kings of Judah and Israel</p>