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Revision as of 22:00, December 15, 2008
Canaan was a historical region encompassing modern-day Israel, Jordan, and Southern Syria and Lebanon.
History
After being invaded my the Israelites in the 3rd millennium BC, Canaan was unified under one government, and one faith. [1] Canaan was the birthplace of judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Canaan remained in Israelite control until waves invading troops from the East and North pushed them out.
Name
Canaan is named after Canaan, the fourth son of Ham[2] and Grandson of Noah.