Ancient Canaan and Israel: New Perspectives (Understanding Ancient Civilizations)

It's the cradle of civilization, the wellspring of three of the world's most powerful faiths, a place where vestiges of the ancient past remain vibrantly alive today―but what do we really know about the day-to-day lives and defining culture of the people of Israel and Canaan?

· A rich illustration program including detailed plans of archaeological sites, settlements, and architecture, plus a number of drawings, photos, and scientific illustrations of ancient artifacts

· A variety of regional maps, showing geography, topography, and climate, as well as maps that depict culture areas and trade routes