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The Oxford Illustrated History of the Holy Land covers the 3,000 years which saw the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islamand relates the familiar stories of the sacred texts with the fruits of modern scholarship. Beginning with the origins of the people who became the Israel of the Bible, it follows the course of the ensuing millennia down to the time when the Ottoman Empire succumbed to British and French rule at the end of the First World War.Parts of the story, especially as known from the Bible, will be widely familiar. Less familiar are the ways in which modern research, both from archaeology and from other ancient sources, sometimes modify this story historically. Better understanding, however, enables us to appreciate crucial chapters in the story of the Holy Land, such as how and why Judaism developed in the way that it did from the earlier sovereign states of Israel and Judah and the historical circumstances in which Christianity emerged from its Jewish cradle. Later parts of the story are vital not only for the history of Islam and its relationships with the two older religions, but also for the development of pilgrimage and religious tourism, as well as the notions of sacred space and of holy books with which we are still familiar today.Sensitive to the concerns of those for whom the sacred books of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are of paramount religious authority, the authors all try sympathetically to show how historical information from other sources, as well as scholarly study of the texts themselves, enriches our understanding of the history of the region and its prominent position in the world's cultural and intellectual history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the Holy Land'? A: The book covers the 3,000-year history of the Holy Land, focusing on the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, while integrating modern scholarship with traditional narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is H. G. M. Williamson, a scholar known for his expertise in historical texts.
- Q: When was 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the Holy Land' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2018.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 414 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research as it combines historical narratives with modern scholarly insights on the Holy Land.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is illustrated, enhancing the text with visual elements.
- Q: Does the book address the historical context of religious texts? A: Yes, it explores how modern research and historical context modify our understanding of religious texts from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The item condition is new.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Israel & Palestine.