Memory, Identity and Aspiration: Early Modern Jewish Maps of the Promised Land
Pnina Arad
In the sixteenth century Jews began to produce maps showing Exodus Promised Land. My aim in this article is show that, through unique compositions of written biblical references and pictured symbolism (both Jewish Christian), such as Mantua map (1560s) and, a later, Amsterdam Haggadah [Passover] (1695) were means constructing cultural memory identity Diaspora fostering aspiration for second salvation return Zion. I also explore approach towards land was reflected maps.
Imago Mundi