01410nam a2200265 a 450000500170000000800200001702000150003704000060005204100100005808200110006808200130007910000220009210000110011424500360012524500350016124500210019626000200021726000200023726000090025730000110026630000140027730000090029152008210030065000230112120260119070255.02021-06-17 10:39:18  a0802828051  a1  a0 eng  a220.91  bR511-L88  aLosch, Richard R.  eAuthor  aThe uttermost part of the earth  bA guide to places in the Bible  cRichard R. Losch  aMichigan, U.S.A  bWm. B. Eerdmans  c2005  a260tr.  bPaperback  c23cm  aThis informative volume takes you to the many geographical regions, empires, cities, and towns mentioned in the Bible. Designed to serve as a short and enjoyable survey of the world of the Bible, The Uttermost Part of the Earth will broaden your knowledge of the places and cultures connected with the biblical narrative. Richard Losch sets the stage with a brief history of the Holy Land from ancient times to the present. Writing clearly and vividly, he then offers alphabetically listed entries on dozens of locations found in the Old and New Testaments. He devotes considerable attention to the Roman Empire because of its prominence in the world of early Christianity. Also included are a number of places not specifically named in the Bible that nonetheless played significant roles in shaping biblical events.  aBible -- Geography