where did the name fertile crescent come from
Fertile Crescent The term "Fertile Crescent" was popularized by University of Chicago archaeologist James Henry Breasted, beginning with his high school textbooks Outlines of European History in 1914 and Ancient Times, A History of the Early World in 1916.[3] Breasted's 1916 textbook description of the Fertile Crescent:[3]
Shekhinah This term does not occur in the Bible, and is from rabbinic literature.[2]:148[3][4]
Euphrates The Euphrates (/
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