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Jewish Settlements in Babylonia During Talmudic Times – Talmudic Onomasticon – Ben-Zion Eshel – Magnes Press, 1979 - An important scholarly reference by Ben-Zion Eshel, devoted to the historical geography of the Jewish communities of Babylonia during the Talmudic period. The book systematically identifies and documents the settlements mentioned in rabbinic literature, combining Talmudic sources with historical, geographical, and philological research. The volume features a comprehensive Talmudic Onomasticon, including geographical identifications, historical notes, bibliographical references, and detailed discussions of ancient place names. It is illustrated with several large folding maps of Babylonia and the Jewish settlements, making it an indispensable resource for scholars and collectors interested in Jewish history, Babylonian Jewry, historical geography, and Talmudic studies.   Details: * Author: Ben-Zion Eshel * Subtitle: Talmudic Onomasticon * Publisher: The Magnes Press, The Hebrew University * Place of Publication: Jerusalem, Israel * Year: 1979 * Binding: Hardcover * Pagination: 276 pages * Includes: English title page * Features: Several large folding maps of Babylonia and Jewish settlements, bibliography, indexes, and geographical identifications * Condition: Very good, according to the photographs