The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide from Earliest Times to 1700. This item is unavailable.The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide from Earliest Times to 1700

Of immense significance to three major religions and cultures, the Holy Land has attracted visitors since the fifth century BC. This guide provides: * Coverage of all the main sites in the city of Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land * 150 high-quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs * Routes through the Old City of Jerusalem, and comprehensive list of sites in the Holy Land, ranging from Abu Ghosh and Akko, to Wadi Kharitun and Yehiam * A brief historical outline and glossary of essential terms * Information about museums and opening times, and advice on visiting desert areas

Father Jerome Murphy-O'Connor is Professor of New Testament Studies at the Ecole Biblique et Archeologique Francaise, 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.