Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History (Broadman & Holman Reference)
by Thomas C. Brisco
from B&H Publishing Group
Hammond Atlas of the Bible Lands
from Hammond World Atlas Corporation
The stories of the Bible come to life with this authoritative, richly illustrated, four-color atlas. Follow the Biblical narrative from the Old Testament prophets to the founding of the early christian church with maps, plans, photos and illustrations. Features: * Introduction to the unique geography of the holy land, including terrain, trade routes, vegetation and climate. * Chronologically arranged maps demonstrate political changes of empires and the expansion of the christian church, including maps of the ancient near east and the Greek and Roman worlds. * Detailed plans of the holy city of Jerusalem and reconstruction of other ancient cities, sites, battles and buildings. * Detailed map of major archeological sites in Israel and Jordan. * Up-to-date maps of the Bible lands in present day. * Full-color and black and white photographs of biblical places, artifiacts and current and historical sites. * Time charts and a gazetteer index provide a ready reference for locating events in both time and place. * Ages 8-14.
Biblica: The Bible Atlas: A Social and Historical Journey Through the Lands of the Bible
from Barron's Educational Series
Heralded as the most authoritative and up-to-date atlas of the Bible now available, Biblica: The Bible Atlas goes beyond the more traditional books of its kind. It places the biblical narrative and its peoples in their historical, cultural, social, and geographic contexts, and it makes clear the complex history and cultures of the Bible lands as they relate to the regionÂ’s modern social and political landscape. But perhaps most important of all, Biblica: The Bible Atlas incorporates the most recent archaeological findings and research, combining scholarly data with engaging discussion of the BibleÂ’s immortal stories. In summary, this unusual volume offers readers fresher insights and a deeper appreciation of the biblical narrative than any other reference source of its kind. Biblica: The Bible Atlas is also a visually stunning guide to the Bible and biblical lands, featuring more than 650 full-color paintings, drawings, etchings, and photographs plus 125 full-color maps of the region. Following the extensive and beautifully illustrated main text are 14 pages of biblical reference tables, an extensive bibliography, a glossary of biblical terms, a large selection of biblical quotations from the Old and New Testaments, a gazetteer of biblical place names, and an extensive index. Here is a beautiful and informative book that will make a treasured addition to the family bookshelf. It will also be a much-sought-after volume in reference libraries everywhere.
(sidebar copy)
Biblica: The Bible Atlas
Then and Now Bible Maps: With Clear Plastic Overlays of Modern Day Cities and Countries
from Ascension Press
Take an exciting journey back in time through the various places and events of the Bible! Here you will encounter colorful, user-friendly maps which show the political and religious development of the Holy Land, with helpful explanations of what was happening and why. Recently revised to reflect The Great Adventure Bible Timeline system, this Catholic edition will be a powerful tool in discovering the riches of Bible history.
Holman Quicksource Bible Atlas: With Charts and Biblical Reconstructions (Holman Quicksource)
from B&H Publishing Group
The Moody Atlas of Bible Lands ([ACSM Map Design Competition Collection)
by Barry Beitzel
from Moody Publishers
Baker's Bible Atlas
by Charles F. Pfeiffer
from Baker Books
Baker's Bible Atlas gives readers a greater understanding of how geography influenced the history of Israel. It is organized to follow the scriptural narrative, making it especially convenient for Bible study or textbook use. The atlas includes full-color maps, illustrations, photographs, a time line, and a chapter on archeology's role in the continuing history of Bible lands. An index and Geographical Gazetteer enable readers to locate significant places of Bible times on modern and traditional maps.
The IVP Atlas of Bible History
by Paul Lawrence
from IVP Academic
Paul Lawrence, Alan Millard, John Walton and Heinrich von Siebenthal take a narrative approach in presenting this atlas, a rich resource of Bible history, geography and archaeology. The atlas traces the main events in the Old and New Testaments from Abraham to Paul. The text includes relief maps, photos, panoramic illustrations, site plans and battle plans.
Market/Audience
- General audience readers in ancient history and Bible background
- Pastors and Bible teachers
- Seminary students and professors
Features and Benefits
- Includes nearly 100 superb relief maps.
- Features over 140 colour photographs.
- Includes over 20 site plans and panoramic reconstructions.
- Draws on the latest finds of historians and archaeologists.
- Includes special features on topics such as the peoples and languages of the Bible throughout the text.
- Also includes a Scripture index.
Oxford Bible Atlas
by Adrian Curtis
from Oxford University Press, USA
This new edition of the Oxford Bible Atlas, with 27 maps and 81 full-color illustrations, has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date with regard both to biblical scholarship and to archaeology and topography. The Atlas will help readers of the Bible understand the contexts in which its stories are set and to appreciate the world from which it emerged and which formed its background. Maps show the geographical setting of the Bible's stories and reflect the successive stages of the Bible's accounts, while specially chosen full-color illustrations bring the countries and their peoples to life. The accompanying text describes the land of Palestine, and its wider ancient Near Eastern and east Mediterranean settings. It outlines clearly the successive historical periods, and describes the major civilizations with which Israelites, Jews, and early Christians came into contact. There is also an illustrated survey of the relevance of archaeology for the study of the Bible. The Atlas provides a superb guide to the geography of the Holy Land throughout biblical history, from the Exodus period through to New Testament times.
Comprehensively revised to take account of modern scholarship
27 maps and 81 full-color illustrations
A superb guide to the geography, history, and archaeology of Bible lands
Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts: All the Visual Bible Study Aids and Helps in One Key Resource-Fully Reproducible
by Nelson Reference
from Thomas Nelson
Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts is completely updated and packed full of visual aids that offer a deeper understanding of the Bible. By using the large, reproducible maps, charts, tables, and surveys, you can visualize the events, places, and people in the Old and New Testaments. Whether you teach a Sunday school class, lead a Bible study, or just want to get to know the Bible better, this resource is a great addition to your study library.
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