Understanding The Life Of Jesus An Introductory Atlas by Carta - Imperfect

“Understanding the land of Jesus is a necessary component to comprehending the message he proclaimed. From the beginning of the four Gospels until their end, the Evangelists assume that we possess an intimate knowledge of the historical and geographical stage onto which Jesus stepped. For most Christian readers this is unfortunately not true. Many have not had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land. Even for those who have, it can prove to be a confusing experience. Much about life in this land has changed over the course of two millennia. With some basic knowledge of the physical settings, we can once again trace Jesus' steps. Written by Michael Avi-Yonah with R. Steven Notley Contents: Palestine in New Testament Times The Roman Empire & the Jewish Diaspora in the Time of Jesus The Growth of Herod's Kingdom - 10 to 4 B.C. The Economy of Palestine at the Time of Jesus Supplies to the Temple and the Bringing of the Omer The Birth of Jesus and the Flight into Egypt The Return from E