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Title: Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History by Thomas C. Brisco ISBN: 1-55819-709-5 Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.97 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: If you haven't got it, get one
Comment: Hands down, this is one of the best atlases I have seen of the Ancient Near East. And it presents the majority consensus of scholars today in terms of geographical distributions, routes taken, culture and history. Just reading the text alone is worth the price of admission. I must confess, though, that I am a map junkie and would loved to have seen more maps. As it stands, however, this atlas still makes an outstanding resource. I simply can't think of a better way to describe it. If you're a serious Bible student, or even a not so serious one, you should defiantly get one. Put it on your Christmas list or whatever, but pick up a copy.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent maps and photos
Comment: The maps are colorful and detailed. The maps also give the viewer a good sense of the elevation changes from the hill areas to the sea-level areas. Different nations are highlighted in different colors, and viewers can see the empires land borders in the different time periods.
There are many photos of the land and archaeology items.
The book also gives detailed descriptions about what life was like in many of the empires, and how the empires were formed and grew.
If you are trying to decide whether to spend the extra dollars for this book: I believe the extras including the map details, land photos, and commentaries on the living conditions and empire developments make this book a much better value than some of the less expensive books, which I like...but the extra details in this book make it more than worth any difference in price.
Rating: 5
Summary: worthy of reading in its own right
Comment: The Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History is worthy of reading in its own right. It is a beautiful and super-informative volume. It is an invaluable tool for using while studying the Bible. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
The Atlas is laid out in chronological order. It begins taking a general look at the geography of the ancient Near East. It ends with the expansion of Christianity up to 300 AD. In between these two time periods, the Atlas follows the sweep of the geographical history of the Israelites and the early Christians.
Every Chapter is filled with beautiful pictures, informative charts and lists, and excellent maps. I found especially useful the cutaway topographical maps such as the one used to vividly show the course of Joshua's military campaigns.
As great as the maps and pictures are...this atlas has a lot more to offer. Each chapter analyzes the economic, cultural and religious practices common in the time periods being discussed. Side bar articles discuss some of these issues in an in-depth manner.
In this atlas I found clear, visual explanations of several Biblical topics that had previously been nebulous at best in my mind. The chart on page twenty-eight alone is worth the price of the book. It is the first chart I have ever seen that clearly explains the relation between the Solar Months, the Hebrew Names of Lunar Months, the Feasts and Rainfalls, the Agricultural Activities and Pastoral Activities in ancient Israel.
Another great feature of this atlas that I have found useful is the bibliography for studying the topics presented here in greater depth...now I have more books to read!
I give this excellent book my highest recommendation. Get a copy today.
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Title: Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions by Marsha A. Ellis Smith ISBN: 1558193596 Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers Pub. Date: 01 September, 1993 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
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Title: Reproducible Maps, Charts, Time Lines and Illustrations: What the Bible Is All About Resources ISBN: 0830719385 Publisher: Gospel Light Publications Pub. Date: 01 September, 1989 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Usborne Book of the Ancient World: Combined Volume : Early Civilization/the Greeks/the Romans/ by Jane Early Civilization Chisholm, J. Chisolm, Susan the Greeks Peach, Anthony the Romans Marks, Ian Jackson, Gerald Wood ISBN: 0746012330 Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing Pub. Date: 01 January, 1992 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: Narrated Bible in Chronological Order by F. Lagard Smith ISBN: 0736902392 Publisher: Harvest House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $39.99 |
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Title: Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia Of The Bible by John Drane ISBN: 0785246142 Publisher: Nelson Reference & Electronic Publishing Pub. Date: 15 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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