Customer Reviews

The Land and the Book: An Introduction to the World of the Bible

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This book helped introduce me to the many historical sites mentioned in the Bible. It is a valuable guide for people visiting the Middle East. Charles Page's book Jesus and the Land is also a wonderful and inspirational book about Jesus' life and times. This boook is a must for people who want to learn more about the ancient Biblical sites and an excellent companion for Biblical studies.

This book was used by our study-group in Israel 3/00. It was part of a group of books recommended and I found it very illuminating. Lots of info available in easily readable writing style. I would strongly recommend this for anyone going to Middle-east/Israel and for those studying here for a more complete picture of the role of geography, etc in the development of the Bible. The impact of this facet becomes "alive" to the reader using this text.

"The Land and the Book" is an excellent resource for those who wish to relate the Holy Bible to the geography of the Holy Land. Two irritants were the constant referencing to the politically correct BCE and CE (instead of BC and AD). On page 114 the author states, " ... nor can one be certain that the story found in Luke 2 is historically reliable." and "Luke mentions Bethsaida specifically in relation to the miracle, but no one can be certain where it took place." In summary: Geography 4 Stars. Belief in accuracy of Bible: 0 Stars.

Page & Volz have created a very usable even-handed historic/geographic/cultural guide to where specifically in the Holy Land religious/political things have happened over the past 8000 years. Conflicting opinions/myths are noted, but the authors rarely choose sides. Great illustrations and index. Good primer for an upcoming trip.

I didn't find this book easy to navigate. It is wordy and not always straight to the point. It isn't easy to find specific information quickly. It is thorough and has a lot of detail.

I purchased this book for information on Israel. I am planning a trip there and am needing information about the history of the land and the Bible. It is excellent and I highly recommend it to anyone considering a trip to the Holy Land. Chronologically arranged events with some pictures and a treasure of history. I am very satisfied.

Mr. Page came to our university (University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas) to lecture and is going to be our tour guide on a trip to Israel that our Biblical Geography class is going on. He was very knowledgeable and the book is well written and will give you great insite to the lan.