Author: Robert T. Boyd
Publisher: Nelson Bibles
ISBN: 9780529073112
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the most practical, usable Bible handbooks, this reference contains extensive information on each book of the Bible, including a storehouse of information of unique aspects of the Bible never gathered together before. Examines prophetic information, miracles, archaeology, customs, seed and sermon thoughts, devotional thoughts, outlines, maps, and more.
World's Bible Handbook
Author: Robert T. Boyd
Publisher: Nelson Bibles
ISBN: 9780529073112
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the most practical, usable Bible handbooks, this reference contains extensive information on each book of the Bible, including a storehouse of information of unique aspects of the Bible never gathered together before. Examines prophetic information, miracles, archaeology, customs, seed and sermon thoughts, devotional thoughts, outlines, maps, and more.
Publisher: Nelson Bibles
ISBN: 9780529073112
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One of the most practical, usable Bible handbooks, this reference contains extensive information on each book of the Bible, including a storehouse of information of unique aspects of the Bible never gathered together before. Examines prophetic information, miracles, archaeology, customs, seed and sermon thoughts, devotional thoughts, outlines, maps, and more.
Bible in World History
Author: Christopher D. Hudson
Publisher: Barbour Books
ISBN: 9781634095709
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What was happening outside Bible lands during the time of the patriarchs, Jewish kingdoms, the prophets, Jesus' ministry, and the early church? Find out with The Bible in World History. This pocket-sized, fully illustrated reference breaks biblical and early church history into eight major time periods--from "Creation to the Tower of Babel" through "Anno Domini," the years from Jesus' birth to about AD 330--and shows what was happening in other parts of the world during those times. With references to Chinese, Indian, African, and Mayan cultures, among others, The Bible in World History will help you see how history and scripture intersect.
Publisher: Barbour Books
ISBN: 9781634095709
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What was happening outside Bible lands during the time of the patriarchs, Jewish kingdoms, the prophets, Jesus' ministry, and the early church? Find out with The Bible in World History. This pocket-sized, fully illustrated reference breaks biblical and early church history into eight major time periods--from "Creation to the Tower of Babel" through "Anno Domini," the years from Jesus' birth to about AD 330--and shows what was happening in other parts of the world during those times. With references to Chinese, Indian, African, and Mayan cultures, among others, The Bible in World History will help you see how history and scripture intersect.
The Cultural World of the Bible
Author: Victor H. Matthews
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 144122825X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In this new edition of a successful book (over 120,000 copies sold), now updated throughout, a leading expert on the social world of the Bible offers students a reliable guide to the manners and customs of the ancient world. From what people wore, ate, and built to how they exercised justice, mourned, and viewed family and legal customs, this illustrated introduction helps readers gain valuable cultural background on the biblical world. The attractive, full-color, user-friendly design will appeal to students, while numerous pedagogical features--including fifty photos, sidebars, callouts, maps, charts, a glossary of key terms, chapter outlines, and discussion questions--increase classroom utility. Previously published as Manners and Customs in the Bible.
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 144122825X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In this new edition of a successful book (over 120,000 copies sold), now updated throughout, a leading expert on the social world of the Bible offers students a reliable guide to the manners and customs of the ancient world. From what people wore, ate, and built to how they exercised justice, mourned, and viewed family and legal customs, this illustrated introduction helps readers gain valuable cultural background on the biblical world. The attractive, full-color, user-friendly design will appeal to students, while numerous pedagogical features--including fifty photos, sidebars, callouts, maps, charts, a glossary of key terms, chapter outlines, and discussion questions--increase classroom utility. Previously published as Manners and Customs in the Bible.
The World of the Old Testament
Author: James Innell Packer
Publisher: Nashville : T. Nelson
ISBN: 9780840758200
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher: Nashville : T. Nelson
ISBN: 9780840758200
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The World's Greatest Book
Author: Jerry Pattengale
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 1496478320
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Welcome to the fascinating story of how we got the world's greatest book--the Bible. It is a captivating story that includes a little bit of everything: adventure and violence, mystery and bravery, history and romance, and dumb luck or divine intervention--depending on your point of view. How in the world did we get this book that some people swear by--and other people swear at? You don't have to be a skeptic to have a grocery list of questions about the making of the Bible, one of the world's most loved and loathed books: What's so great about the Bible? Why are there different versions of the Bible? How has this controversial book remained relevant through the ages? Who wrote these books and when? As scribes made copies of copies, didn't they make mistakes that caused the ancient writings to be changed and corrupted? How was it decided which writings would be included in the Bible? What are the Dead Sea Scrolls, and why are archeological finds like these a big deal? Devoted people dedicated their lives throughout time, putting this unique book into the hands of people worldwide. Let this book deepen your engagement with God's Word as you retrace the passion and intrigue behind the origin of the Bible.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 1496478320
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Welcome to the fascinating story of how we got the world's greatest book--the Bible. It is a captivating story that includes a little bit of everything: adventure and violence, mystery and bravery, history and romance, and dumb luck or divine intervention--depending on your point of view. How in the world did we get this book that some people swear by--and other people swear at? You don't have to be a skeptic to have a grocery list of questions about the making of the Bible, one of the world's most loved and loathed books: What's so great about the Bible? Why are there different versions of the Bible? How has this controversial book remained relevant through the ages? Who wrote these books and when? As scribes made copies of copies, didn't they make mistakes that caused the ancient writings to be changed and corrupted? How was it decided which writings would be included in the Bible? What are the Dead Sea Scrolls, and why are archeological finds like these a big deal? Devoted people dedicated their lives throughout time, putting this unique book into the hands of people worldwide. Let this book deepen your engagement with God's Word as you retrace the passion and intrigue behind the origin of the Bible.
The Essential Bible Handbook
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781426700590
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A treasury of Bible knowledge that will enrich and reward Bible study.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781426700590
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A treasury of Bible knowledge that will enrich and reward Bible study.
KJV Illustrated Bible Handbook
Author: B&H Editorial Staff
Publisher: Holman Reference
ISBN: 9780805495935
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with full-color maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts, the KJV Illustrated Bible Handbook is designed for seekers and Bible scholars alike in their quest to better under- stand and apply God's Word to their lives.
Publisher: Holman Reference
ISBN: 9780805495935
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with full-color maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts, the KJV Illustrated Bible Handbook is designed for seekers and Bible scholars alike in their quest to better under- stand and apply God's Word to their lives.
The World of the New Testament
Author: James Innell Packer
Publisher: Nashville : T. Nelson
ISBN: 9780840758217
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: Nashville : T. Nelson
ISBN: 9780840758217
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Halley's Bible Handbook with the New International Version---Deluxe Edition
Author: Henry H. Halley
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310877016
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1190
Book Description
A beloved and classic Bible companion, Halley's Bible Handbook makes the Bible's wisdom and message accessible to everyone. This full color, revised and updated 25th edition is both comprehensive and inviting, including a concise Bible commentary, important discoveries in archaeology, related historical data, church history, historical geography, and more. It is the culmination of Dr. Halley's mission: that every Christian be enabled and encouraged to consistently and devotedly read and understand their Bible. Ninety years after its initial publication, Halley's Bible Handbook remains a bestseller in its various editions, with millions of copies sold worldwide. This world-renowned Bible handbook has been consistently updated and revised to accurately provide even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness. Whether you’ve read the Bible many times or are just starting, you'll find insights that give you a firm grasp of God's Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. The Deluxe edition features: Full-color maps, photographs, illustrations, tables, and charts on almost every page. Practical Bible reading programs. Helpful tips for deeper Bible study. Updated archaeological information. Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history. Improved indexes, including a color-coded edge index to easily find your place. A contemporary design.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310877016
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1190
Book Description
A beloved and classic Bible companion, Halley's Bible Handbook makes the Bible's wisdom and message accessible to everyone. This full color, revised and updated 25th edition is both comprehensive and inviting, including a concise Bible commentary, important discoveries in archaeology, related historical data, church history, historical geography, and more. It is the culmination of Dr. Halley's mission: that every Christian be enabled and encouraged to consistently and devotedly read and understand their Bible. Ninety years after its initial publication, Halley's Bible Handbook remains a bestseller in its various editions, with millions of copies sold worldwide. This world-renowned Bible handbook has been consistently updated and revised to accurately provide even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness. Whether you’ve read the Bible many times or are just starting, you'll find insights that give you a firm grasp of God's Word and an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. The Deluxe edition features: Full-color maps, photographs, illustrations, tables, and charts on almost every page. Practical Bible reading programs. Helpful tips for deeper Bible study. Updated archaeological information. Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history. Improved indexes, including a color-coded edge index to easily find your place. A contemporary design.
The Handbook of Biblical Chronology
Author: Jack Finegan
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1619706415
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Have you been skipping over references to time in the Bible because they seem too confusing? Jack Finegan's Handbook of Biblical Chronology clarifies those ancient systems of time reckoning and the biblical passages that use them. Part 1 describes the origins of basic units of time and surveys the calendars used in the ancient Near East through the Roman era. Part 2 discusses major periods of the Old Testament, as well as the lives of Jesus, John the Baptist, and the Apostles Peter and Paul. This thoroughly revised edition includes a number of improvements over the classic 1964 edition. The text has been updated, expanded, and retypeset. It features more than 190 helpful tables (including 43 new ones), new sections, new datings, full subject and Scripture indexes, a detailed table of contents, and updated bibliographies.
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1619706415
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Have you been skipping over references to time in the Bible because they seem too confusing? Jack Finegan's Handbook of Biblical Chronology clarifies those ancient systems of time reckoning and the biblical passages that use them. Part 1 describes the origins of basic units of time and surveys the calendars used in the ancient Near East through the Roman era. Part 2 discusses major periods of the Old Testament, as well as the lives of Jesus, John the Baptist, and the Apostles Peter and Paul. This thoroughly revised edition includes a number of improvements over the classic 1964 edition. The text has been updated, expanded, and retypeset. It features more than 190 helpful tables (including 43 new ones), new sections, new datings, full subject and Scripture indexes, a detailed table of contents, and updated bibliographies.