Visit the Holy Land, wherever you might be! The Holy Land Handbook is a beautifully illustrated guide to the history, culture, geography, and key sites of the Bible. This "readable reference" transports you to the land where Abraham, David, and Jesus lived, explaining the what, when, where, and why of their stories--and many, many more. The Holy Land Handbook provides details on the history, setting, and importance of more than 130 key locales, including The Dead SeaBethlehemThe Jordan RiverCapernaumThe Jezreel ValleyAnd many more The Holy Land Handbook also covers the all-important city of Jerusalem with individual entries on spots such as The Western WallThe Pool of BethesdaThe Upper RoomGordon's CalvaryChurch of the Holy Sepulchre Fully illustrated in color, with helpful maps and intriguing sidebars, The Holy Land Handbook is great prep for those visiting the Middle East--and an equally great read for "armchair travelers" who want to better understand the Bible story.