Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible

Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible
Author: John William Drane
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780785246145

SHAKE THE DUST OFF YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF BIBLE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY WITH THIS AUTHORITATIVE, CONTEMPORARY GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF SCRIPTURE! Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Bible is like owning an entire library of Bible background works and historical reference tools-in one convenient volume! The "Atlas of Biblical History" provides an overview of significant turning points in biblical history, with maps, timelines, and special features on key people and places. A "Peoples and Empires" section offers intriguing insights on the nations that influenced the culture of the Jews and early Christians. This information-packed volume also contains a detailed study of the life, ministry, and message of Jesus-plus a comprehensive survey of life in Bible times, including family life, social customs, and religious beliefs and practices from Abraham to the early church. Contemporary graphics visually enhance the biblical and historical images, making this the most complete, accurate, and eye-appealing Bible encyclopedia you'll find anywhere!

The New Lion Bible Encyclopedia

The New Lion Bible Encyclopedia
Author: Mike Beaumont
Publisher: Lion Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780745955261

An illustrated guide to the Bible brings together information on the book's history, the lands and nations in which its events take place, family and social life as related in the text, and the life of Jesus.

The Illustrated Family Bible

The Illustrated Family Bible
Author: Dorling Kindersley
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2016-02
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780241238998

The whole family will be inspired by the Bible stories in this beautifully illustrated volume. Special features throughout bring new understanding to the texts. Using original text from the New International Version, this Illustrated Family Bible has sold more than 60,000 copies worldwide. It features the most important bible stories of the Old and New Testaments. Chapter and verse references pick out the meaning behind the stories, covering everything from Abraham and the chosen people, to Jesus' early years and the growth of the Church. Superb, colourful artworks convey the drama of the Bible, bringing characters and places to life. Comprehensive background information, including maps and photographs, sets the stories in their social, historical and geographical context. The Illustrated Family Bible offers a great introduction to Bible stories that the whole family can enjoy.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law
Author: Brent A. Strawn
Publisher: Oxford Encyclopedias of the Bi
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780199843305

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law (OEBL) provides the most up-to-date and extensive treatment of the Bible and law yet attempted, both updating and expanding the scope of previous scholarship in the field. In comprehensive overviews, scholars at the forefront of biblical studies and law address three foci: biblical law itself; the ancient contexts of biblical law; and the afterlife and influence of biblical law in antiquity and in modern jurisprudence around the world.

The Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible

The Lion Encyclopedia of the Bible
Author: Peter Atkinson
Publisher: Lion Children's
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780745960104

A one-stop reference guide, this Encyclopedia provides an engagingly illustrated introduction to the Bible for the junior student. Taking a chronological approach to the storyline of the Bible, the authoritative text integrates the historical, geographical and social background of the Bible, along with overviews of the different types of writing found within its pages and how they relate to Christian beliefs. In series with The Jesus Encyclopedia (by Lois Rock), The Lion Encyclopedia of Christianity and The Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions (both by David Self) the clear layout incorporates illustrations, maps, diagrams and call-out boxes to introduce the reader to the salient points of the Bible and its influences throughout the centuries.

The Encyclopedia of Biblical Errancy

The Encyclopedia of Biblical Errancy
Author: C. Dennis McKinsey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 560
Release: 1995
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

This important new volume is the most comprehensive critique of the Bible ever written. McKinsey strives to tell both the good and bad of biblical writings with this thoroughly-researched expose of the Bible's errors, contradictions, and fallacies. McKinsey believes that it is important that the Bible's inadequacies and negative teachings be exposed.

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible
Author: David Noel Freedman
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Total Pages: 1506
Release: 2000-12-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9789053565032

The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomenae matters that Bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Nearly 600 first-rate Bible authorities have contributed to the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Intended as a tool for practical Bible use, this illustrated dictionary reflects recent archaeological discoveries and the breadth of current biblical scholarship, including insights from critical analysis of literary, historical, sociological, and other methodological issues. The editorial team has also incorporated articles that explore and interpret important focuses of biblical theology, text and transmission, Near Eastern archaeology, extrabiblical writings, and pertinent ecclesiastical traditions - all of which help make the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible the most comprehensive and up-to-date one-volume Bible dictionary on the market today.

DK Illustrated Family Bible

DK Illustrated Family Bible
Author:
Publisher: DK Children
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Bible stories, English
ISBN: 9781465402509

Based on the New International Version edition of the Bible, the DK Illustrated Family Bible is a great story, gloriously told, and a special keepsake bible for families to cherish and revisit over the years. Combining charmingly retold stories, including Noah's Ark, Samson and the Lion, the Birth of Jesus, the Tower of Babel, Preparing for Passover and more from the Old and New Testaments with enticing imagery and including original illustrations, artifacts, paintings, and photography, this book is perfect for reading alone or sharing at bedtime. With a short passage at the end of each key story explaining the meaning behind it, the DK Illustrated Family Bible encourages young readers and families to think and learn making for a wonderful and meaningful introduction to the greatest story ever told.