The Illustrated Guide to the Bible

Porter, J. R. 1921-

The Illustrated Guide to the Bible J. R. Porter (Joshua Roy), Peter Bently, ... - U.S.A. Oxford University Press 1995 - 288tr. hardcover, color illustrations, color photos, color maps 29 cm

The Illustrated Guide to the Bible distills the essence of this great work in over one hundred generously illustrated commentaries on the major stories, places, characters, and events in the Bible, from the Garden of Eden and the suffering of Job to the Last Supper and the Book of Revelation. Beautifully illustrated with over 300 full-color reproductions, photographs and maps, the authoritative and engaging and engaging essays emphasize biblical narratives and context. The substantial introduction brings together the latest scholarship on how the Bible was written, compiled and handed down from generation to generation...

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Illustrated Bible
Jews -- History -- To 70 AD
Bible -- History of Biblical events -- Maps
Bible -- Introductions

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