The Land of Milk and Honey: An Introduction to the Geography of Israel [Paperback]

John A. Beck (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0758600569 | ISBN-13: 978-0758600561 | Publication Date: July 1, 2006

The land of Israel is a land of milk, honey and hope. It is a land whose geography and theological message are intimately linked. Land of Milk and Honey offers a historical and theological introduction to the physical geography of biblical Israel. The author illustrates the ways in which geography played a key role in the culture and literature of ancient people, seeking to: explain Israel's critical location in the ancient world and why this land functions as God's Chosen Land, the land of hope portray the tremendous geographical diversity that exists within Israel through a regional survey of Israel's topography, geology, hydrology, climate, urbanization, land use, and transportation depict the impact of that physical geography on the culture and politics of those who lived in the land during the biblical period document the ways in which the physical geography shaped biblical history show how the biblical writers employ physical geography to shape their readers while communicating God's message of hope.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 205 pages
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758600569
• ISBN-13: 978-0758600561
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,246,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars avid traveler, October 15, 2008

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This review is from: The Land of Milk and Honey: An Introduction to the Geography of Israel (Paperback)

This is an excellent book....easy to read....wonderfully written. I had just gotten back from a trip to Israel and purchased this book upon my return. This book makes the land of Israel come alive for the person who has had the privilege of traveling to this amazing area and would be a true source of help to someone just wanting to know more about the land. I feel truly blessed that Mr. Beck has used the gifts that God has given him to write such a helpful, fun, interesting, hard to put down book.