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The important thing to keep in mind is that these maps represent scholarly opinion. They are the results of biblical and archaeological research, rather than primary evidence of what they assert. A biblical atlas contains maps showing hills, valleys, cities and villages mentioned in the Bible, but how are the locations of these ancient places ...
Unveiling the world of the Bible! Our interactive maps bring to life the journeys of Abraham, Paul, and other biblical figures. Discover ancient cities, explore historical empires, and visualize the geographical context of scripture.
Map of all places listed in the Bible. Hover over map markers to see the names of places. Click on any of the map markers and additional information about that place will pop up.
- Via Maris
- Way of The Patriarchs
- The Jordan Rift Valley Route
- King’s Highway
- Jezreel Valley
- Land of The Bible Routes
Via Maris (International Coastal Highway) is the name for an ancient trade route, dating from the early Bronze Age, linking Egypt with the northern empires of Syria, Anatolia and Mesopotamia. In Latin, Via Marismeans “way of the sea” – דֶּרֶךְ הַיָּם. See Isaiah 8:23 in the Bible. It is a historic road that runs in part along the Israeli Mediterran...
Way of the Patriarchsis an ancient north south route traversing the land of Israel. The name refers to mentions in biblical narratives that it was frequently travelled by Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The Way of the Patriarchsfollows the watershed ridge line of the Samarian and Judaean Mountains, running south through: Megiddo, Hazor, Shechem, Bethel, ...
The Jordan Valley is part of the Levantine corridor and constitutes a route for animal migration, including in the past for the developing human species. The Jordan Valley still is an essential part of one of the main migration routes for birds in the world allow an estimated 500 million birds belonging 200 species to fly across Israel twice a year...
The King’s Highwaywas a trade route of vital importance connecting Africa with Mesopotamia. It ran from Egypt across the Sinai Peninsula to Aqaba, then turned northward across Transjordan, to Damascus and the Euphrates River. After the Muslim conquest of the Fertile Crescent in the 7th century CE it was the darb al-hajjor pilgrimage road for Muslim...
The valley formed an easier route through the Levant than crossing the mountains on either side, and so saw a large amount of traffic, and was the site of many historic battles. Via Maris passed through Megiddo and the Jezreel Valley until it reached Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee. The Jezreel Valley is located at the southern end of the Lower Gali...
The lay of the land (avoiding steep hillsides and deserts) determines where roads run. Roads transmitted wealth, knowledge and power. These factors determine where cities were built and where armies campaigned. Though there are few descriptions of roads in the Bible their location shapes the story of Scripture.
The period of Biblical history ranges from the beginning of creation in Genesis through the history of Israel and to the journeys of the Apostle Paul and the Book of Revelation. Bible Map Series. Map of the Disbursement of the Races - Map of the origin of nations and races that were dispersed by God in Genesis 10.
Nov 5, 2012 · Detailed political maps, historical maps, city maps, 3-D maps of Palestine, explanatory maps, maps of journeys by biblical figures, geographical expansion of empires, churches and much more. Written by: Editor Zaine Ridling. Published by: Access Foundation. Edition: First. Available in: Ebook. Download The Bible Atlas PDF here (197 pages/20,8 Mb):
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Bible Maps. Each of the maps contains all the nations, cities, regions, and rivers that are mentioned in the reference from the Bible that is in the title of the map. The maps are 6000 x 4500 pixels and 300 dpi in resolution, which makes it possible to print them as large as a 20" x 30" poster. You have the right to freely reproduce and ...
