The Jerusalem Cathedra: Studies in the History, Archaeology, Geography and Ethnography of the Land of Israel (Vol. 1)
By Lee I. Levine.
Description
For four millennia, the narrow strip of land on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea has enjoyed a prominence far greater than its size. Accorded various names in the course of history - e.g. Canaan, Judaea, Palestine, Israel - this land is justly regarded as one of the cradles of western civilization, a bridge between continents, empires, and cultures. Over the past century, a growing interest has been exhibited in the history of this region. Americans and Europeans alike have published a vast array of books and articles on the history and archaeology of the country considered by ...
ISBN(s)
0814316913, 9780814316917
