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Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 1 by Barry J. Beitzel (ed.)
Lexham Press

Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 1

Barry J. Beitzel (ed.)

Lexham Press · Biblical Studies
Published December 2025 · ISBN 9781683597919

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Written by a team of experts on biblical geography and culture, the Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Historical Books, Volume 1, is a guide to the world of Israel in the promised land. Each article addresses a particular story, event, or subject in Judges through Ruth, with full-color maps and photos providing deeper layers of context. Historical and cultural insights give readers a richer understanding of the biblical story.

Description adapted from the publisher, Lexham Press.

About the author. Barry J. Beitzel (PhD, Dropsie University) is professor emeritus of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He obtained a postdoctorate in ancient Near Eastern geography from the Universit� de Li�ge, Belgium, and has engaged in postdoctoral archaeological work through UCLA in eastern Syria.

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