Product Description

Of immense significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the Holy Land has been attracting visitors since the fifth century BC. Covering all the main sites both in the city of Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land and including over 150 high quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs, this book provides the ultimate visitor guide to the rich archaeological heritage of the region. Fully updated with all the latest information, this new edition includes updates on the crucial recent developments at the Holy Sepulchre and on six completely new sites, including a Middle Bronze Age water system in Jerusalem and what may be the original Pool of Siloam.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #120150 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

About the Author
Father Jerome Murphy-O'Connor is Professor of New Testament Studies at the École Biblique et Archéologique Française, Jerusalem. He is the author of many books, including Paul: A Critical Life (OUP, 1996), and Paul and the Dead Sea Scrolls (1990). Jerome Murphy-O'Connor has a great deal of practical experience in the field of archaeology and after living in Jerusalem for many years he has developed an intimate knowledge of sites
in the Holy Land.

Customer Reviews

The Holy Land Oxford Archaeological Guide
Excellent. Not a glossy photo guide. Those have their place; but this selects and describes a good cross section of sites in an interesting and informative way.It also includes helpful practical information about visiting. Had I been looking for a photo guide, I might have been disappointed by the advertising which was not clear on the type of illustrations.