Author: Tim DowleyPublisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9781506400105
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Relief shown by contours, shading and spot heights.
Crossway ESV Bible Atlas
Author: John D. CurridPublisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433519143
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Capitalizing on recent advances in satellite imaging and geographic information systems, the Crossway ESV Bible Atlas offers Bible readers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that blends technical sophistication with readability, visual appeal, and historical and biblical accuracy. All the key methods of presenting Bible geography and history are here, including more than 175 full-color maps, 70 photographs, 3-D re-creations of biblical objects and sites, indexes, timelines, and 65,000 words of narrative description. The atlas uniquely features regional maps detailing biblically significant areas such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Italy, and Greece. It also includes access to online maps and illustrations and a removable, 16.5 x 22-inch map of Palestine. This carefully crafted reference tool not only sets a new standard in Bible atlases but will help ESV readers more clearly understand the world of the Bible and the meaning of Scripture.
Holman Bible Atlas
Author: Thomas V. BriscoPublisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1433670313
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
The Holman Bible Atlas offers a visual feast through which the reader can explore the world of the Bible. Utilizing 140 full color maps key to biblical events and 140 full color photographs illustrating the land, sites, and archaeology of the biblical world, the Atlas draws the reader into the biblical story.The Holman Bible Atlas begins with an introduction to the geography of the biblical world emphasizing the major physical features of the Ancient Near East with special attention given to the geographical regions of Palestine. Information about daily life and the role of archaeology in recovering ancient cultures are discussed.
Biblica
Author: AnonPublisher: Viking
ISBN: 9780670072033
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 575
Book Description
People read the Bible for a number of reasons: to enhance their spiritual growth and religious practice, to improve their understanding of the history of the Bible lands, and for the sheer enjoyment of the dramatic stories conveyed by inspirational and poetic language. A Bible atlas serves to locate the events described in a geographic framework, making it an essential supplement to biblical studies. Biblica: The Bible Atlas goes beyond traditional Bible atlases to place the biblical narrative and peoples into their historical, cultural, social and geographic contexts. It provides readers with a better understanding of biblical events and journeys, of the complex history and cultures of the bible lands, and of the modern political landscape of the region. The latest archaeological findings and theological research are presented alongside engaging discussion of the Bible stories, ensuring that readers take away from Biblica new insights and a deeper appreciation of the Bible Breathtaking in its size and scope, Biblica is a visually stunning guide to the Bible and the Bible lands. It includes over 650 full-colour paintings, drawings, etching, sculptures, and scenic photographs, plus 125 original and up-to-date maps of the Bible lands, which bring to life the people, places, and events of the Bible. It is a fitting tribute to the splendour and majesty of the Bible, and it will be a treasured addition to family and libraries the world over.
The Macmillan Bible Atlas
Author: Yohanan AharoniPublisher: *Webster's New World
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Bible atlas with 272 maps and text depicting religious, political, military, and economic events of the Old Testament, Second Temple, Early Church, and Intertestamental periods.
St. Joseph Atlas of the Bible
Author: Tim DowleyPublisher: Catholic Book Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9780899426556
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A completely new Bible Atlas for the Bible reader and student, with 79 full-color computer-generated original maps of Bible lands. The maps are carefully annotated to show the routes of the great travelers such as Abraham, Moses, and Paul, major battles, migrations, and invasions. They also feature explanatory captions detailing the significance of places flagged. Richly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, charts, and diagrams, with the text retelling clearly the story of God's people from the call of Abraham to the early spread of the Christian Church. Book jacket.
Baker's Bible Atlas
Author: Charles F. PfeifferPublisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 9780801069307
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Complete with full-color maps, illustrations, photographs, and more, this atlas gives readers a clear geographical context for the entire biblical narrative.
The Student Bible Atlas
Author: Tim DowleyPublisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 1506400507
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
For over twenty-five years, The Student Bible Atlas has been a trusted companion for Bible students of all ages and interests. Clear, concise, colorful, and priced for any budget, there are nearly 100,000 copies in print! All of the best features of The Student Bible Atlas are retained in this beautiful new edition. The table of contents remains the same, as does the tone and content. The layout, however, is beautifully redone, with new maps that convey essential information in a crisp, up-to-date way.
Student's Bible Atlas
Author: Harold Henry RowleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The Bible is better understood when the student has a grasp of the geography of the regions of the Middle and Near East. This atlas contains a number of relief and political maps accompanied by a detailed historical and geographical commentary.
Author: Jesse Lyman Hurlbut