Laughlin John. Fifty Major Cities of the Bible

Routledge, 2007. — 264 p.From the ruins of the ancient seaside city of Acco, to the small but archaeologically important town of Yokneam, Fifty Major Cities of the Bible provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the ancient cities that played a vital role in the world from which the Bible originated.Not only covering renowned cities such as Jerusalem and Jericho, the book also includes lesser known towns like Aroer, Beth-Zur and Gibeah, which have all provided their own valuable contributions to the way in which we now understand the biblical world.A fascinating, easy-to-follow text, key features include:
the biblical context of each city or town
a summary of its known archeological history
non-biblical references to the site
photographs and illustrations
a concise bibliography for further readingAlso provided is a handy reference map to the major archaeological sites in Israel, as well as chronological tables for easy reference.Concise, informative and high accessible, Fifty Major Cities of the Bible is a superb overview of the cities and towns that made up the Biblical world, and an essential resource for students and enthusiasts.