Scripture Lands

By John Kitto and John 1804-1854 Kitto

Book Overview

""Scripture Lands"" by John Kitto is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the historical and geographical context of the Bible. The book takes readers on a journey through the lands of the Old and New Testaments, providing detailed descriptions of the topography, climate, flora, and fauna of each region. Kitto also delves into the cultural and religious traditions of the people who lived in these lands during biblical times, shedding light on their customs, beliefs, and everyday life. The book is richly illustrated with maps, engravings, and photographs that help bring the ancient world to life. Whether you are a scholar, a student of the Bible, or simply an armchair traveler, ""Scripture Lands"" is a fascinating and informative read that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the biblical narrative.1850. This work discusses scripture lands, described in a series of historical, geographical and topographical sketches, and illustrated by a complete Biblical atlas comprising of twenty-four maps and an index of reference. Among the various account of the lands of scripture which exist, this volume derives its most distinctive character from the atlas of Biblical maps with which it is connected. The writer furnished a text to the maps and imparted a somewhat more comprehensive view of the whole subject than a mere topographical description of the maps.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162603453
• ISBN13: 9781162603452
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"