At the crossroads of empires, the Holy Land has been at the core of conflict and political and religious upheaval for millennia. Explore the foundation of western civilization in this educational supplement that teems with details of the history of the land held sacred by the Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Published in December 1989 as a part of the "Special Places of the World" series, this work stands alone or perfectly complements the map of the Holy Land that appeared in the same issue.
An extraordinary illustration of Jerusalem notes important sites and gives the reader a feel of what it would have been like living within the walls of the legendary city. An aerial view of the quarters of the city give a more nuanced feel for what Jerusalem was like in the past. Let your imagination soar as you explore the Crossroads of Empires feature, outlining the Holy Land's position as it weathered storms from the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and others throughout its thousands of years of existence.
Gain insight into the three religious traditions that see this place as holy - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - and explore the contining conflict between Israel and the West Bank, with Jerusalem in the middle. Trace the paths of Abraham, St. Paul and Mohammed not only through the Holy Land but spread out across the Mediterranean region.
This map is half of a two-page supplement on the Holy Land. Historians and Bible scholars must own this attractive map. A perfect companion to the maps of the Holy Land published in 1938 and 1967!
Printed on high quality thick paper strong enough for display on your wall.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
