Understanding the Life of Jesus: An Introductory Atlas - Softcover

Michael Avi-Yonah; R. Steven Notely

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9652208736 ISBN 13: 9789652208736

Publisher: Carta Jerusalem, 2016

Synopsis

'Understanding the land of Jesus is a necessary component to comprehending the message he proclaimed. From the beginning of the four Gospels until their end, the Evangelists assume that we possess an intimate knowledge of the historical and geographical stage onto which Jesus stepped. For most Christian readers this is unfortunately not true. Many have not had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land. Even for those who have, it can prove to be a confusing experience. Much about life in this land has changed over the course of two millennia.… 'It is hoped that the maps [in this book] and the brief texts that accompany them can serve as a guide for the Christian reader to navigate the geographical stages in the Gospel accounts. …May the reader be aided in their pursuit to follow the steps of the Master and to grasp more clearly the message he preached.' -- Foreword by R. Steven Notley

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About the Author

Michael Avi-Yonah (1904 74) was Professor of Archaeology and History of Art at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He wrote numerous books and papers, among them In the Time of Rome and Byzantium, A Historical Geography of the Holy Land from the Return to Zion until the Arab Conquest, and Gazetteer of Roman Palestine. R. Steven Notley is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins on the New York City campus of Nyack College and director of its graduate programs in Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins. He is at the cutting edge of modern New Testament research, combining his philological training with an intimate firsthand knowledge of biblical geography. He is the author of many books and articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carta Jerusalem
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9652208736
• ISBN 13: 9789652208736
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40