This beautifully Illustrated guide to the history, culture, geography, and key sites of the Bible will transport you to the land of Abraham and Sarai through the founding of Israel, from the coming of Jesus to the journey of Paul and power of Rome. Explaining the who, what, when, where, and why of more than 100 locales, Bible Lands provides details on the history, setting, importance, and points of interest of each place-cities, villages, mountains, regions, lakes, and more. From the introduction: Even though our biblical heroes stand on far-off mountain peaks, separated from us by thousands of years, we will journey down ancient trails and meet these major figures who have shaped our current history. I invite you to use geography to gain a better grasp of the flow of events that form the greatest story ever told. Walking up an arid wadi or trying to dive headfirst into the Dead Sea stays in one's mind. Experiencing the sun rising over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem lingers forever. These pages will guide you on the frail winding down the Mount of Olives and up into the ancient city of Jerusalem. Far from being laborious, geographic descriptions can make the past come alive again.

These pages will help you use the past as a prologue to the future. Buckle up and get ready to journey through the most fascinating terrain in history: the Bible lands. Book jacket.