Aerial Atlas of the Holy Land: Discover the Great Sites of History from the Air
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. In 2007, its natural beauty and unparalleled biblical and archaeological heritage attracted more than 2.6 million tourists.\ Now, thanks to aerial photography from a single, exceptionally high-quality and up-to-date source, the Aerial Atlas of the Holy Land reveals the ancient crossroads of Galilee, Samaria and Judea...
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36 historical sites in the Holy Land are explored through aerial photography and a text that provides historical, religious and cultural context. The sites date from Roman, Persian and Crusader times, and are of significance the area's 3 main religions.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Plan of the Book and Major Sites Modern Map of Israel1. THE RIVER JORDAN Mount Hermon and Banias Hazor The Sea of Galilee Beth Shan Jericho Special Feature: Monasteries The Dead Sea and Ein Gedi Qumran Masada2. THE HILL COUNTRY Mount Tabor Nazareth, Sepphoris, and Cana Samaria, Nablus, and Mount Gerizim Jerusalem The Mount of Olives Bethlehem Special Feature: Synagogues Herodion Lachish, Tel Miqne, Gezer, and Tel Arad Hebron Beer Sheba and the South3. THE COASTAL PLAIN Gaza and the Philistines Ashkelon and Ashdod Joppa and Aphek Special Feature: The Crusades Caesarea Maritima Megiddo Mount Carmel and HaifaBibliography and General Reading Index Acknowledgements
\ Biblical Archaeology Review - R. Steven Notley\ The aerial photography is wonderfully presented and illustrates well Bowker's discussion of selected sites and their significance.\ \ \ \ \ \ American Reference Book Annual - Zev Garber\ Religious studies professor John Bowker (Cambridge University) and photographs Sonia Halliday and Bryan Knox combine their talents to produce this splendid photographic volume that highlights major biblical sites in the Holy Land.... This is a delightful and informative read.\ \ \ \ Canadian Jewish NewsThis beautifully produced book will make an excellent birthday or bar/bat mitzvah present.... Israel and the Palestinian areas unfold gloriously. Spanning 256 pages, this is a book well worth reading, re-reading and savouring.\ \ \ \ \ \ Chicago TribuneAlthough 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. 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.\ \ \
