Jerusalem: City of the Great King from Carta

Discover Jerusalem in the time of Jesus with this richly illustrated and authoritative volume, the second in the acclaimed Carta New Testament Atlas series. In Jerusalem: City of the Great King, renowned scholar R. Steven Notley traces the development of the Holy City from the post-Exilic period through the Hasmonean dynasty, the rule of Herod the Great, and into its turbulent years under Roman administration.

This work presents the latest archaeological and historical discoveries, weaving together physical remains, artifacts, and eyewitness testimonies to bring to life the Jerusalem that Jesus Himself would have known on His pilgrimages from Galilee. Unlike many archaeological studies, Notley combines clarity with accessibility, making this volume invaluable for both scholars and lay readers.

Profusely illustrated with maps, photographs, diagrams, and reconstructions, this atlas serves as an essential resource for understanding the New Testament in its original setting.

Key Features:

• Second volume in the Carta New Testament Atlas series
• Explores Jerusalem from the return of the exiles through the Roman era
• Connects archaeology, history, and biblical accounts into one narrative
• Illustrated with maps, site photos, and archaeological drawings
• Clear, engaging style accessible to both scholars and general readers

Product Details:

• Soft Cover
• 112 pages
• 8 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (21 x 27 cm)
• Imported from Israel

Why This Book Matters:

Jerusalem has always been at the heart of the biblical story. By studying its geography, archaeology, and history, readers gain unique insights into the life, ministry, and world of Jesus. This volume serves pastors, Bible teachers, students, and travelers alike—anyone desiring to understand the New Testament in the light of the land where it was first lived.

Excerpt:

Anyone who has thought to write on the archaeology of Jerusalem knows well that it likewise is a sisyphean task.  Archaeology in Jerusalem is barely over a century old and continues to unfold before our eyes.  Particularly the last fifty years have seen significantly increased efforts to discover the city's past.  New finds every year render what is previously written almost out of date before the ink is dry.  With an acknowledgment of this reality, together with a recognition that much of the Old City of Jerusalem remains inaccessible to archaeological investigation, the present work lays its shoulder to the challenge.

Contents:

1. Pre-Herodian History
2. Jerusalem in the Early Hellenistic Period
3. Jerusalem and the Hasmoneans
4. Herodian Jerusalem
5. The Upper City
6. The Setting for the Last Supper
7. The Lower City
8. Water Systems
9. Herod's Temple
10. Administration of the Temple:  Priest and Levites

About the author: R. Steven Notley is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins on the New York City campus of Nyack College and director of its graduate programs in Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins.  He is at the cutting edge of modern New Testament research, combining his philological training with an intimate firsthand knowledge of biblical geography.  He is the author of many books and articles.