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Joshua, book of the Bible

(Encyclopedia) JoshuaJoshuajŏshˈ&oomacr;ə [key], book of the Bible. It is the first book of the Deuteronomic history (Joshua–2 Kings), in which the theological outlook of the Book of Deuteronomy…

The Masters Tournament Winners

Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga. Listed below are the winners of all the Masters Golf Tournament, from 1934 to the current winner. Year Winner Score 1934 Horton Smith 284…

Arabah

(Encyclopedia) Arabah or ArabaArababoth: äˈräbä, ărˈəbə [key], depression, on the Israel-Jordan border, extending c.100 mi (160 km) from the Dead Sea S to the Gulf of Aqaba; part of the Great Rift…

Zaretan

(Encyclopedia) ZaretanZaretanzârˈētăn [key], ZartananZaretan–tănˈ– [key], or ZarthanZaretanzärˈthăn [key], in the Bible, unlocated place in the valley of the Jordan, associated with the crossing of…

Utah Lake

(Encyclopedia) Utah Lake, c.145 sq mi (380 sq km), N central Utah; largest freshwater lake in the state. It drains through the Jordan River to the Great Salt Lake. Utah Lake is what remains of the…

Jordan Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, often simply referred to as Jordan, is a captivating country in the Middle East. Nestled between the neighboring countries of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and…

Maan

(Encyclopedia) MaanMaanməänˈ [key], town (1996 est. pop. 18,000), S Jordan. It is the terminus of the country's main rail line (which extends to Damascus, Syria) and carries on trade in agricultural…

Decapolis

(Encyclopedia) DecapolisDecapolisdēkăpˈəlĭs [key] [Gr.,=ten cities], confederacy of 10 ancient cities, all E of the Jordan, except Scythopolis. The others were (according to Pliny) Dion, Pella,…

Gadara

(Encyclopedia) GadaraGadaragădˈərə [key], ancient city of the Decapolis, the modern Umm Qays (Jordan), SE of the Sea of Galilee. Extensive ruins mark the site. This Gadara must be distinguished from…

Blackmur, Richard Palmer

(Encyclopedia) Blackmur, Richard Palmer, 1904–65, American critic and poet, b. Springfield, Mass. Although he had no formal education after high school, he was a resident fellow (1940–48) and…