Dead Sea and the Jordan River

by Barbara Kreiger

Book Overview

For centuries travelers have been drawn to the stunning and mysterious Dead Sea and Jordan River, a region which is unlike any other on earth in its religious and historical significance. In this exceptionally engaging and readable book, Barbara Kreiger chronicles the natural and human history of these storied bodies of water, drawing on accounts by travelers, pilgrims, and explorers from ancient times to the present. She conveys the blend of spiritual,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253019524
• ISBN13: 9780253019523
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher