The Victorians and the Holy Land: Adventurers, Tourists, and Archaeologists in the Lands of the Bible. By Allan Chapman. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2025. xiii + 271 pp. 34. 99 paper.

Key Points

• This work examines the interactions and contributions of Victorian adventurers, tourists, and archaeologists in the Holy Land.
• Literary analysis of historical texts
• Exploration of archaeological findings from the period
• Examination of tourism trends and motivations
• Highlight the significant role of Victorian explorers in shaping modern archaeology
• Reveal insights into the cultural and religious motivations for tourism in the Holy Land
• Demonstrate the lasting impact of these adventurers on perceptions of the Bible and its lands