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 region's modern social and political landscape. This atlas incorporates the most recent archaeological findings and research, combining scholarly data with engaging discussion of the Bible's immortal stories.
Biblica: The Bible Atlas is also a visually stunningguide 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 references tables, and extensive bibliography, a glossary of biblical terms, a large selection of biblical quoatations from the Old and New Testaments, a gazetteer of biblical place names, and an extensive index.
Features:
- Arranged in eight parts: Geography and history of the Bible lands; Genesis and the Patriarchal period; the Judges; the Kings, the Prophets and the Righteous; the conquest of the kingdoms; the life of Jesus of Nazareth; the spreading of the Word
- Bonus Bible reference section that contains: Bible Tables, Bible Family Trees, Bibliography, and Glossary
- Includes information on topography, geology, climate, vegetation, and key physical features of the region
- 125 original maps show prominent locations, journeys, battles, political boundaries, and more
- Incorporates the latest archaeological findings and theological research
- Two ribbon markers