The Biblical World: An Illustrated Atlas
Stars
5
Length
367 pages
Author
Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Eras
Christian Era (1-622)
Types
Atlas
Synopsis
"Jean-Pierre Isbouts is a historian, bestselling National Geographic author, and award-winning screenwriter and film director. A humanities scholar, his research has been devoted to biblical archaeology, Renaissance Florence and 19th century Europe. He also serves as graduate professor in the doctoral programs of Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA.
Published by National Geographic, this is a beautiful volume of explanatory text with scripture quotes which look in chronological order the world of The Bible (Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament). Within the texts are references to the latest 'digs' within archeological sites which correspond to various reference made in each chapter. Each chapter also has a timeline. Great, of course, are all the maps for each significant biblical time period and VERY detailed explanatory notes which connect to the text. Saving the best for last, all the many brilliant color photographs which one would expect to find in a National Geographic publication." [Amazon]
See p. 235 (Zoroastrianism and Socrates teachings of immortal soul); p. 160 the "Sea Peoples"; first Hebrew writing in about 10th century BC; dating of Exodus (Moses) on p. 137; Abraham enters Canaan in about 1850 BC in time of Senusret III on p. 54-5; map of journey of Abraham, p. 58-9; map of wanderings of Hagar (including Mecca), p. 69; Dome of Rock as location where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son; Abraham buried in Hebron, p. 76 and also see map on p. 74;
Published by National Geographic, this is a beautiful volume of explanatory text with scripture quotes which look in chronological order the world of The Bible (Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament). Within the texts are references to the latest 'digs' within archeological sites which correspond to various reference made in each chapter. Each chapter also has a timeline. Great, of course, are all the maps for each significant biblical time period and VERY detailed explanatory notes which connect to the text. Saving the best for last, all the many brilliant color photographs which one would expect to find in a National Geographic publication." [Amazon]
See p. 235 (Zoroastrianism and Socrates teachings of immortal soul); p. 160 the "Sea Peoples"; first Hebrew writing in about 10th century BC; dating of Exodus (Moses) on p. 137; Abraham enters Canaan in about 1850 BC in time of Senusret III on p. 54-5; map of journey of Abraham, p. 58-9; map of wanderings of Hagar (including Mecca), p. 69; Dome of Rock as location where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son; Abraham buried in Hebron, p. 76 and also see map on p. 74;
RefTags
Isbouts: Biblical World
Released
2007
Location
Christianity
Setting