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Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. This Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the Holy Land presents a richly illustrated, mid-20th-century synthesis of biblical geography, archaeology, and historical chronology. Edited by noted biblical scholar Emil G. Kraeling, the volume was designed as a companion to Bible study and religious education, combining scholarly text with visually striking cartographic material. The atlas includes 40 pages of full-color maps, along with outline maps, photographs, archaeological plans, and historical tables tracing the biblical narrative from the ancient Near East through the Roman period. The contents are arranged thematically, covering the Land of the Bible, the Ancient Hebrew Tradition, the Promised Land, the reigns of the Great Kings, and the Divided Kingdom, among other sections. Particularly notable are the color maps illustrating the Table of Nations (Genesis 10), the Exodus routes, the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and important archaeological excavations in Western Asia. Supplementary material includes detailed indexes, timelines, and comparative historical tables placing biblical events within the broader context of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Western world. Produced by Rand McNally during a period of renewed public interest in biblical archaeology (following the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls), the atlas reflects the scholarship and cartographic standards of its era. While modern archaeology has advanced since its publication, the volume remains an attractive and informative historical artifact, valued today for its design, clarity, and period perspective. Catalogue number (220.9) on bottom, left cover (no other evidence of library markings.) Previous owner name and address on front interior, otherwise this copy is clean, complete, and well-preserved, making it suitable for collectors, scholars of biblical history, or anyone interested in historical religious cartography. It also displays very well as a standalone reference or companion volume. Emil G. Kraeling (1890-1964) was a respected American biblical scholar and historian, best known for his work on Near Eastern history and early Christianity. He served as president of Union Theological Seminary and contributed significantly to the academic study of biblical texts and historical geography. His editorial work reflects the scholarly standards of mid-20th-century biblical archaeology.