Full Description
Sitting on the edge of empires, for more than 2000 years before the birth of Christ the Biblical lands were fought over by rival peoples - Canaanites, Philistines, Israelites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans. Forming a land bridge between Eurasia and Africa and controlling access to the eastern Mediterranean, the territory that today makes up much of the modern state of Israel has proved a tempting prize for a wide array of would-be conquerors. Battles of the Bible Illustrated Atlas introduces 20 key battles from the Biblical era. Beginning with the Israelites' campaign against Ai (1407 BC) and finishing with the siege of Masada (73 AD), examples from every major campaign are featured. The book contains the major Hebrew leaders such as Saul and David, the invasion of the Assyrians and the enslavement of the Israelites by the Babylonians. Each battle includes a contextual introduction, a description of the action, and an analysis of the aftermath. A specially-commissioned colour map illustrating the dispositions and movement of forces helps the reader grasp the course of the battle. Authoritatively written and with more than 200 colour and black-and-white maps, artworks and photographs, Battles of the Bible Illustrated Atlas is an essential companion for anyone interested in Ancient military history.
Contents
INTRODUCTION Phyllis G. Jestice 6
CONQUEST OF AI, C.1400 BC Rob S. Rice 18
WATERS OF MEROM, C.1400 BC Martin J. Dougherty 28
VICTORY OVER SISERA, 1240 BC Martin J. Dougherty 38
SPRING OF HAROD CAMPAIGN, 1194 BC Martin J. Dougherty 46
MICHMASH, 1040 BC Michael E. Haskew 54
JERUSALEM, 1000 BC Martin J. Dougherty 64
SIEGE OF SAMARIA, 890 BC Michael E. Haskew 74
GOLAN HEIGHTS, 874 BC Michael E. Haskew 84
WAR AGAINST MESHA, 850 BC Martin J. Dougherty 94
EDOM, 785 BC Phyllis G. Jestice 104
PALESTINE AND SYRIA, 734-732 BC Phyllis G. Jestice 112
LACHISH, 701 BC Phyllis G. Jestice 122
FALL OF JUDAH, 588-586 BC Phyllis G. Jestice 132
SIEGE OF TYRE, 332 BC Phyllis G. Jestice 142
EMMAUS, 165 BC Michael E. Haskew 152
BETH-ZUR, 164 BC Rob S. Rice 164
BETH-ZECHARIAH, 162 BC Rob S. Rice 174
JERUSALEM, 63 BC Martin J. Dougherty 184
JERUSALEM, AD 70 Martin J. Dougherty 194
MASADA, AD 73-74 Martin J. Dougherty 206
BIBLIOGRAPHY 216
INDEX 217
