Places in the Parasha

Product InformationPlaces in the ParshaBiblical Geography and Its MeaningHardcover | 6" x 9" | 839 PagesWritten by: Professor Yoel ElitzurPublished by: MaggidAbout this BookFor the past two hundred years, adventurers, scholars, and other curious travelers have made their way to the Land of Israel to see and experience the places written about in the Bible. Many have tried to locate landmarks mentioned in the Bible, but were not always successful. Yet the encounter with the biblical texts in the places where the events actually took place has always inspired the hearts of those who read and study Tanakh, and offers exciting new possibilities for appreciating and understanding the biblical text.This unique work, Places in the Parasha, is the brainchild of Professor Yoel Elitzur, a leading expert in the fields of Bible and Talmud, biblical and historical geography, and Hebrew and Semitic languages. Here he analyzes archaeological and linguistic findings, peruses historical sources, and ex