The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Bible Lands


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Exploring the relationship between the books of the Bible and land from which they came, this resource includes detailed maps; a comprehensive timeline; features on the alphabet, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Zionist movement; and coverage beyond the biblical period.







Biblica


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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.




Historical Atlas of the Holy Lands


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Using scriptures and events in the Bible, presents an illustrated history to biblical lands, including Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, Greece, and Italy.




Historical Atlas of the Bible


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From ancient times to the New Testament, this visual guide takes readers through the Promised Land and follows the footsteps of Jesus in Galilee.




The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations


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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations explores the world's earliest cultures, from the farming settlements of Mesopotamia to the Americas and Polynesia, via the birth of Greek city states and the foundation of Rome. It examines the development of civilizations in the Near East - Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian - as well as those in Europe - the Minoans, Etruscans and Celts. Across the continents of Africa, Asia and America, it covers such subjects as Egypt from its pre-dynastic roots to the age of the Pharaohs, China during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and the great cities of the Incas and Aztecs. Vivid descriptions of civilizations are complemented by discussion of such key topics as colonization, agriculture and technology, and the rise of empires and city states. Richly illustrated with timelines, photographs, artwork re-creations and full-colour maps, this is an illuminating and multi-faceted one-volume introduction to early peoples and the worlds they created. - Back cover.







Biblica


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The most authoritative and up-to-the-moment atlas of the Bible available today, Biblica brings to life the dramatic stories, charismatic people and intriguing locales of the Bible.It is arranged into eight parts such as: 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 and Spreading the Word.It includes information on the topography, geology, climate, vegetation and key physical features of the region.This title contains 125 original maps showing prominent locations, journeys, battles, kingdoms and empires discussed in the Bible. It also features informative family trees and tables. It incorporates the very latest archaeological findings and theological research.Written by an international team of writers, distinguished academics and Bible scholars and illustrated with more than 650 colour images (scenic photographs as well as paintings, drawings and sculptures from the world's leading art galleries, museums and collections), Biblica is an essential family resource.







Bible Atlas


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