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The Land of Uz, formerly of Job and his friends, later assigned to the half-tribe of Manasseh beyond the Jordan.

This map, titled Terra Hus olim Iobi et amicorum illius Postea Dimidiae tribui Manasse trans Iordanem attributa, depicts the Biblical Land of Uz, traditionally associated with Job (Iob) and his companions, later attributed to the half-tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan River.

This 17th-century map covers parts of modern-day Syria, Israel, and Lebanon, presenting a detailed representation of the region's Biblical and historical geography. It appeared in Johannes van Cootwijk's Itinerarium Hierosolymitanum et Syriacum (1619), a travelogue documenting the customs, sites, and events encountered during journeys through the Holy Land and surrounding regions. 

The map prominently displays key Biblical sites and natural features associated with the narrative of Job and the broader Biblical world. Significant locations include:

  • Terra Hus (Land of Uz): Marked as Job’s homeland, central to the map's theme.
  • Arabia Deserta Pars and Syria: Highlighted alongside major settlements like Damascus and Seleucia.
  • Mountains and Forests: Ranges such as Hermon Mons (Mount Hermon) and Amana Mons are depicted with iconic, stylized peaks. The "Cedars of Lebanon" (Cedar and Quercus Basan) are also prominently labeled.
  • Bodies of Water: The map includes the Jordan River, Vadum Jacob (Jacob's Ford), Lake Merom, and the Sea of Galilee (Genesareth). These waterways are central to the geography of the Holy Land.
  • Notable Cities: Cities of religious and historical importance, including Capharnaum (Capernaum), Bethsaida, and Cesarea Philippi, are depicted, connecting the Biblical past with identifiable locations in the region.

Published in Antwerp by Hieronymus Verdussen in 1619, the map formed part of van Cootwijk's Itinerarium Hierosolymitanum et Syriacum. This work was a detailed account of the author's travels through the Holy Land and Syria, blending historical, Biblical, and personal narratives. The inclusion of this map underscores the work's focus on connecting contemporary geography with Biblical history, catering to the European fascination with the Holy Land during the period.