by Dan Bahat
This is the first truly historical atlas devoted specifically to the ancient and modern site of Jerusalem. Bahat, the official archaeologist for the city of Jerusalem, has written a scholarly introduction to this reference source, which covers over 3000 years of the geography, archaeology, architecture, history, and biblical study of the city. The detailed, informative text is based on recent findings and is well presented, with over 400 color maps, drawings, and illustrations. Highly recommended for larger public and academic libraries as well as for the biblical student or Middle East scholar.
"The Illustrated Atlas of Jerusalem", a major work by reknowned Israeli archeolologist Dan Bahat, provides an extraordinary opportunity to view Jerusalem as it has evolved throughthe ages and as it exists today. With tremendous insight into Jerusalem's diverse cultural heritage and a keen eye for detail, Bahat leads the reader ona journey through each cultural era. As a Jerusalemite and district archeologist formany years with oversight responsibilities for Jerusalem, Bahat illumintes many of the nooks and crannies of Jerusalem's past.
What is most unusual about this book is that it not only done thorugh pictures but also throughmaps, line drawings, and many isometric reconstructions.
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