A Historical Tour of the Holy Land

by Beryl Ratzer

Overview

Hebrew Scriptures Greeks Canaanites Israelites Romans Christians Muslims Crusaders. You will meet them all in this lively guide book, as you tour from event to event in the history of this small piece of land, wedged between Egypt and the Fertile Crescent. Guide and teacher Beryl Ratzer covers this history-worn land chronologically from the Book of Genesis to the peace agreement with Jordan. A practical blend of history, religion and guiding tips, this is a book to refer to again and again. Revised and Enlarged

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789652294920
Publisher:	Gefen Publishing House
Publication date:	12/20/2010
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Chronology of Historical Period 6

Chapter 1 Prehistory to Middle Bronze Age 11

Chapter 2 General Introduction: Hebrew Scriptures 19

Chapter 3 Torah: Abraham to Moses 23

Chapter 4 Israelite Period 29

Chapter 5 Second Temple Period 47

Chapter 6 Mishnah and Talmud 75

Chapter 7 Early Arab 89

Chapter 8 Crusader Period 99

Chapter 9 Mameluke Period 109

Chapter 10 Ottoman Period 113

Chapter 11 British Mandate 125

Chapter 12 State of Israel 137

Bibliography 156

Index of names, places and subjects 158

List of Maps 160

Editorial Reviews

...authored by a skilled veteran tour guide - Beryl Ratzer, A Historical Tour...will help your visit focus on the true worth and value of our holy land (Israel) within the context of our faith in G-d and love of the Land of Israel.

The Jewish Star: The Kosher Bookworm - Alan Jay Gerber

…authored by a skilled veteran tour guide — Beryl Ratzer, A Historical Tour … will help your visit focus on the true worth and value of our holy land (Israel) within the context of our faith in G-d and love of the Land of Israel.

The Jewish Star - Alan Jay Gerber