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This map, from Thomas Fuller's A Pisgah-sight of Palestine and the confines thereof; with the history of the Old and New Testaments acted thereon (1650), depicts the inheritance of the Tribe of Menasseh, located in the region of Transjordan, encompassing modern northern Jordan and the Golan Heights. Richly illustrated with biblical scenes, the map intertwines geography with sacred history, presenting a visual narrative of significant Old Testament events.
Among the notable depictions, Jacob and Laban are shown making their covenant at Jegar Sahadutha, a moment recorded in Genesis where they set up a stone heap as a witness to their agreement. The prophet Elijah appears receiving sustenance from ravens, an allusion to his time in the wilderness when divine provision ensured his survival. Another dramatic biblical episode unfolds near Edrei, where the armies of Israel engage in battle with Og, the formidable king of Bashan, reflecting the Israelites’ conquest of the region.
Cartographically, the map adheres to the 17th-century decorative style, employing vivid iconography and rich embellishments. The emblem of the Tribe of Menasseh, a tree, is prominently displayed beside a dedication to Richard Pigot, a patron of Fuller’s historical and cartographical endeavors. The inclusion of elaborate coats of arms and visual embellishments underscores the work’s dual purpose as both an informative geographical reference and a devotional artifact.
Through its integration of geography, history, and theology, Fuller's map serves as a unique representation of biblical lands, not merely as a physical territory but as a landscape imbued with divine narratives and historical memory.
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