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Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of the Bible
A comprehensive guide to the land, people, religions, history, and archaeology of the Holy Land.
The book will cover both Old and New Testaments and detail what life was like in the days of Jesus and the Roman world of Paul.
With the current problems in the Middle East and the increased focus on what's happening there, the Holy Land and the world of the Bible are front and center in the consciousness of readers.
The book will cover both Old and New Testaments and detail what life was like in the days of Jesus and the Roman world of Paul.
With the current problems in the Middle East and the increased focus on what's happening there, the Holy Land and the world of the Bible are front and center in the consciousness of readers.
336 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Donald P. Ryan
20 books23 followersDonald P. Ryan is an Egyptologist and archaeologist who has spent more than twenty years excavating in the Valley of the Kings.
―The American University in Cairo Press
―The American University in Cairo Press
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November 25, 2011
Reasonably well-balanced with strong archaeological content. His conservative bias is controlled: he talks about the discoveries at Ras Shamra's improving our understanding of Canaanite religion, with no mention of its improving our understanding Israelite religion. Doesn't want the foundations of Christianity to get too close to paganism.
I found it very useful for learining about Israel's neighbors.
Get ready to be talked down to like a complete idiot.
I found it very useful for learining about Israel's neighbors.
Get ready to be talked down to like a complete idiot.
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