Anson F. Rainey

Anson F. Rainey was an expert in Semitic languages and biblical geography, born in 1930 in the United States. He was a professor emeritus at Tel Aviv University, where he taught and conducted research in the fields of Near Eastern languages and cultures. Rainey was renowned for his expertise in ancient languages, including Hebrew, Egyptian, and Akkadian, and his work contributed significantly to the understanding of the linguistic and cultural context of the Bible. His research often focused on the philological and geographical aspects of biblical texts, providing deeper insights into the historical settings of biblical events. Rainey was also known for his ability to integrate linguistic data with archaeological findings, enhancing the scholarly understanding of ancient Near Eastern civilizations. He passed away in 2011, leaving behind a rich legacy of research and scholarship.

Books

The Carta Bible Atlas, Fifth Edition Revised and Expanded The Sacred Bridge: Carta's Atlas of the Biblical World