This book in the Eyewitness Books series is an exciting look at the fascinating history of the Bible Lands. Stunning real-life photographs of everything from swords to statues and ships to seals offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the history of the lands of the Bible and the people who lived there until the time of Christ. Here's some of what you'll see:
What Solomon's temple looked like
The earliest human statues ever found
Armor from ancient Assyria
The treasure of the kings of Ur
The plants, trees, and fruits of the Holy Land
Learn how the Phoenicians dyed their clothes, how the people of Abraham lived, and what people ate in Old Testament times, and how Canaanite women put on their makeup. You'll also discover who the Israelites were, how the people of the Holy Land defended their cities, how bread and wine were made in Old Testament times, how the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, and much, much more! Recommended for ages 8 to 14.
