An authoritative, profusely illustrated introduction to the Bible includes an alphabetical guide to the Bible's main figures; timelines, charts, and easy-to-read maps; and more than 1,500 color illustrations that offer a glimpse of life in biblical times. 25,000 first printing.
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
From Genesis to Revelation, this handbook follows the Bible on a book-by-book basis. What makes this lavishly illustrated handbook so impressive is the use of five types of double-page spreads. The "Book" spread discusses the origin and significance of each book, with a brief summary of the key themes. The "Story" spread provides an inviting retelling of the main stories while also explaining why specific passages, characters, and events are so meaningful. "Background" and "History" spreads offer cultural contexts as well as fascinating historical facts that make the reading of the Bible all the more rich and satisfying. "Theology" enters into the mature arenas of biblical study, where interpretation and theory are deftly explored. The religious art and design are sophisticated and elegant--a welcome departure from the often cartoonish or overly ornate biblical illustrations. Yet the most praise should be heaped upon the multi-denominational team of authors that embrace both Christian and Jewish faiths. Together they kept this handbook credible, scholarly, and highly readable. --Gail Hudson
Review
...At the top of the stack of new offerings. -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune, December 1999
A splendidly illustrated companion for the Bible reader." -- Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer, Dec.6th
This handsome volume of 500-plus pages manages to be comprehensive, consice and useful. Paintings, photographs, maps, charts abound, and the articles, including sidebars, are uniformly readable and informative. Even the minor prophets are set forth with clarity. -- Parade Magazine, December 1999
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