The People of Palestine

by Elihu Grant

Book Overview

Part travelogue, part ethnography, this volume recounts the experiences of the author in Palestine under Turkish rule. Grant lived in the village of Ramallah for several years, directed the excavations at Beth Shemesh, and taught in Baghdad. His knowledge of ancient Near Eastern history, the Bible, and archaeology all intersect with his firsthand experiences of Palestinian villagers. He provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, village life, buildings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597522724
• ISBN13: 9781597522724
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"