Bidspirit auction | Zev Vilnay – The Land

Zev Vilnay – The Land in the Bible, Tor-Israel, Jerusalem, 1954 - A foundational work by Zev Vilnay, The Land in the Bible presents a comprehensive historical-geographical study of the Land of Israel during the biblical era. It focuses on the Israelites’ wanderings in the desert, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. Vilnay identifies biblical sites through archaeological remains, Arabic place names (often preserving ancient meanings), and ancient translations of the Bible. Richly illustrated with maps and diagrams by Pinchas Steiner. Hardcover. First edition. Tor-Israel Publishing, Jerusalem, 1954. Very good overall condition. Size: approx. 25×34 cm. 60 pp