A Historical Tour of the Holy Land

by Beryl Ratzer

Overview

History comes alive in this Newly Revised Edition!
Hebrew Scriptures, First and Second Temples, Canaanites – Israelites, Assyrians – Babylonians, Greeks – Romans, Christianity – Judaism – Islam, Crusaders – Mamelukes, State of Israel. You will meet them all, and more, on the pages of A Historical Tour of the Holyland as you tour from event to event in the history of this small piece of land nestled between Egypt and the Fertile Crescent.
Beryl Ratzer, a veteran Israeli Tour Guide, combines her extensive knowledge of Israeli archaeology, geography and history with her great love of the Land of Israel to enrich the tourist and historian alike in their Holy Land adventure.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940154153680
Publisher:	Beryl Ratzer
Publication date:	08/05/2014
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Beryl is a veteran registered Israeli guide and author of "A Historical Tour of the Holy Land". Now in its third updated English edition, the book has been translated into Russian and Spanish. The printed edition is available in Israel at the Israel Museum, Yad Veshem, the Diaspora Museum, the Bible Lands Museum, Masada, Qumran and sites throughout Israel. For overseas readers it can be obtained at Amazon or at Gefen publishers. Mother of four and grandmother of ten, all living in Israel, Beryl has written many articles on various subjects, all of which can be viewed at www.ratzer-holyland.com where it is also possible to register to receive her regular column, "Points to Ponder" directly.

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