Relief shown by shading. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The landed context of the biblical story -- The patriarchs and matriarchs : our fathers and mothers -- Moses : showing us the way -- Joshua : courage to conquer -- Deborah and Jael : a sweet song of victory -- Samson : greatness run amuck -- Naomi and Ruth : the way it's supposed to be -- David and Solomon : our legacy -- Rizpah : when not-so-little-things really matter -- Ahab and Jehoshaphat : the fine line between failure and success -- Elijah and Elisha : going about doing good -- Jonah : not on my watch -- Isaiah : vision for a broken world -- Josiah : the last hope -- Ezra and Nehemiah : courage to start over -- Esther : for such a time as this -- The Herods : magnificent to a fault -- John the baptist : a voice crying in the wilderness -- Mary and Joseph : simple lives lived extraordinarily -- Jesus : the anointed one -- Pontius Pilate : the enforcer -- Peter : out in front -- Paul : living under grace -- John : someone who deserved the last word.
Summary:
"The new 'Then and Now' Bible Map Atlas includes features that will satisfy the needs of students, pastors, or people interested in understanding the Scriptures better. The book includes: Bible maps with clear plastic overlays, more than 120 full-color accurate and updated topographical maps, many maps include notes and arrows to show details and routes of people and events, and fascinating insights explain how geography and politics affected the lived of Bible people."--Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.