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.
The Ultimate Bible Atlas is the perfect tool for those who are beginning to study the Bible. Featured are more than 300 maps, charts, photos, and biblical reconstructions illuminating the geographical context of key biblical places and topics. This resource packs an amazing amount of information about the physical context of biblical events, including: Abraham's journeys The miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt under Moses's leadership Joshua's conquest of Canaan David's uniting Israel as one nation The division of the Kingdom after the death of Solomon The Babylonian Exile Jesus's birth and childhood Jesus's ministry in Judea, Galilee, and Perea A day-by-day account of Passion Week in Jerusalem The expansion of the early church Paul's missionary journey The optimal size of the Ultimate Bible Atlas makes it easy-to-carry and easy-to-use in personal study or group activities. This valuable resource will enhance your understanding of the places, objects, and events in the Bible for years to come.
Reading the land enables us to read the Bible with greater insight. Though the truths of the Bible transcend time and place, they are rooted in them. Geographical data inform our understanding of activity in the land of the Bible, while the Bible’s own description of these events, embedded deeply in the realia of the land itself, helps us better understand the living context in which these events took place. When we develop a skill set that allows us to read the land of the Bible as fluently as we might read the text, we stand not only to gain a better appreciation of the divine-human events of Scripture, we also gain an understanding of how these events become relevant to us in our own particular living contexts. Chapters include: Exploring the World of the Bible Building Blocks of Biblical Geography The Land of Ancient Israel: The Southern Regions (Judah/Judea) The Land of Ancient Israel: The Central Regions (Israel/Samaria) The Land of Ancient Israel: The Northern Regions (Galilee) Transjordan Afterword: Geography of the Heart Biblical geography has great apologetic value. The biblical writers had to be accurate when presenting geographical material. Unlike some matters of history and doctrine, their assertions about the realities of land forms and climate, or about the relation of one city to another, or about the use of strategic routes could easily be verified both by their first readers as well as by contemporary readers. Verifiable geographic information provides a solid foundation on which to place and evaluate the veracity of other truth claims in the biblical text.
This complete one-volume set of Bible charts, maps and artists' renderings of biblical cities and artifacts opens the eyes of your understanding in a fresh way and provides a deeper dimension to personal and group Bible study. Features cross-references to the Holman Bible Handbook and Holman Bible Dictionary.
Explore the lands of the Bible and the history of scripture with unprecedented clarity. This major revision of the Gold Medallion Award-winning Zondervan NIV Atlas of the Bible is a visual feast that will help you experience the geography and history of Scripture with unprecedented clarity. The first section of the Atlas introduces the "playing board" of biblical history. The next section, arranged historically, begins with Eden and traces the historical progression of the Old and New Testaments. It concludes with chapters on the history of Jerusalem, the disciplines of historical geography, and the most complete and accurate listing and discussion of place-names found in any atlas. Unique features include: Stunning multidimensional and three-dimensional maps Over 100 new relevant-to-topic images Revised engaging text Innovative chronological charts and graphics A complete geographical dictionary and index available for in-depth studies The Zondervan Atlas of the Bible is destined to become a favorite guide to biblical geography for students of the Bible. This accessible and complete resource will assist you as you enter into the world of the Bible as never before.
Complete with full-color maps, illustrations, photographs, and more, this atlas gives readers a clear geographical context for the entire biblical narrative.
Many who would be willing to search for truth in the Bible are intimidated by its size, the length of time it spans, the different languages and cultures within, or questions about the historical reliability and contemporary relevance of Scripture. The Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook is designed with an awareness of the obstacles people have to understanding the Bible. It begins with an essay on “How to Read and Study the Bible” before proceeding to chapters that provide a thorough overview of each of the Bible’s 66 books, summarizing each one’s content, author, evidences of authenticity, and historical context. In addition to the full-color maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts that equip readers throughout the volume, a smartphone-accessible QR code is included for each chapter that leads to related online teaching from noted Bible scholar Gene Getz. There’s also an article by Jeremy Howard (general editor of the award-winning HCSB Study Bible) explaining how each book of the Old and New Testaments was accepted into the Bible.
Rose Publishing's Then and Now Bible Maps Insert provides 22 clear plastic overlays, making it easier than ever to see where biblical places were 3,000 years ago and where they are today. Tired of looking at the tiny maps included in the back of your Bible and still not understanding an ancient city's location? Most study Bibles provide maps showing only the position of cities during biblical times in super small print, making your study efforts frustrating, time consuming, and incomplete. Enjoy having 22 easy-to-read, full-color maps that you can easily slip inside your Bible cover with this incredible Bible Map Insert! Features larger print, easy-to-read type, and 8 clear plastic overlays showing the location of modern cities and countries in red. Now you can easily see where Bible places are located today! See fascinating facts at a glance: Daniel was captured as a POW and taken to Iraq; he lived there the rest of his life. The wise men were probably from Iran or Saudi Arabia. Abraham crossed Iraq and Syria to get to the Promised Land (The Holy Land today) The ruins of Nineveh (from the story of Jonah) are in Northern Iraq near Mosul in Kurdish areas This ultra-thin booklet fits inside most Bible covers and it features larger print, more maps, and more clear plastic overlays than any other insert available (44 Pages; 5.5 x 8.5 inches). Contents: Middle East: Then and Now maps Old Testament Time Line Abraham's Journeys Journeys of Jacob and Joseph Families of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob The Exodus: Then and Now maps Judges and Prophets of Israel Holy Land-Twelve Tribes: Then and Now maps The Cycle Pattern in Judges Holy Land-United Kingdom: Then and Now maps The Tabernacle Holy Land-Divided Kingdom: Then and Now maps Assyrian Empire: Then and Now maps Babylonian Empire map Persian Empire maps New Testament Time Line Jerusalem map Holy Land-New Testament: Then and Now maps Paul's Travels and Missionary Journeys maps Paul's Journey to Rome Index
Learn about the Holy Land from the man who trains Israeli tour guides! This best-selling Bible atlas was authored by Dr. Paul H. Wright, president of Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies). Over the years Dr. Wright has led thousands of university students and adults on field studies throughout Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Egypt and the Sinai, many to out-of-the-way places not normally seen by students of the Bible. Rose Then and Now Bible Map Atlas is the only Bible atlas with a combination of-- 120 stunning detailed Bible maps Overlays of modern cities and countries so you know where Bible places are today. Incredible insights into the lives of 30 important Bible characters. This Bible atlas focuses on people--not regions--and how the Middle East geography affected their lives and decisions. Paul Wright gives you amazing insights into Bible geography and culture. Know how David's clever understanding of geography and politics led to his marriage with Ahinoam of Jezreel. Discover why Naomi, in the Book of Ruth, couldn't just move back to Bethlehem after her husband's death and use his land again. Find out why Moses and the Children of Israel took the long southern trek from Egypt to the Promised Land, rather than the direct route. More than just an atlas, this work gives you incredible insights into your favorite Bible stories. About the author, Dr. Paul H. Wright of Jerusalem University College: Dr. Paul H. Wright is President of Jerusalem University College (the Institute of Holy Land Studies) located on historic Mt. Zion adjacent to the old walled city of Jerusalem. He also teaches courses on the culture, history and geography of the lands of the Bible. Over the years Dr. Wright has led thousands of Christian college and university students, as well as adults, on field studies throughout Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Egypt and the Sinai, many to out-of-the-way places not normally seen by students of the Bible. He is also an instructor in an advanced educational program for licensed Israeli tour guides at the Yad Ben-Zvi Institute in Jerusalem, and at Tantur, a Christian research center between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Dr. Wright holds the BA degree in anthropology from Bethel College (now Bethel University), an MA degree in the history of ancient Israel from the Institute of Holy Land Studies, an MA degree in Old Testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the M Phil and PhD degrees in Bible and Ancient Near East from Hebrew Union College. He is also an ordained minister and has, over the years, been an effective teacher in both adult and children's church ministries. He and his wife Diane have lived in Jerusalem for fifteen years, and raised their two children there. They are active members of East Jerusalem Baptist Church, a small congregation that represents an active mix of dedicated people from all over the world who live and minister in Jerusalem and the surrounding area.
