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About The IVP Atlas Of Bible History
Product Description A 2007 ECPA Christian Book Award Winner Taking a narrative approach, The IVP Atlas of Bible History draws you into the rich resources available today on the Bible's history, geography and archaeology. The many maps, photographs, drawings and reconstructions on every page help you see for yourself what the people of Bible times saw and did. The Atlas presents the latest findings in history and archaeology in a readable style that will appeal to anyone wanting to know more about the history of the Bible. The world of the Bible deals with more than the modern state of Israel. Almost half of the events in the Bible are set outside this territory, and much of the Bible is addressed to people in other lands. Thus this atlas covers the world of the Bible, stretching from Spain to Iran, from Yemen to northern Greece. Trade widened these horizons even further to include India and possibly China and the east coast of Africa. The history of the Bible is played out on the stages of Egypt, Rome, Babylon and Persia. Many of the places in the ancient world are still important today, like Jerusalem, Damascus and Athens. These all play their role in the story that has shaped the imaginations and dreams of peoples and nations for centuries. All this, and more, is found in the pages of this enlightening, wonderful book. From Booklist British scholar Lawrence lends his archaeological expertise to The IVP Atlas of Bible History (published in the U.K. as The Lion Atlas of Bible History). With history in the title, one may get the impression that this Bible atlas does what others do not. It is, however, very traditional in its coverage and presentation. Full-color, high-quality maps and photos are predominant throughout and are organized chronologically. The 90-plus maps are colorful, clear, and often large enough to prevent eyestrain, and many users will find the one map for every two pages ratio plentiful enough to meet their needs. Alongside the maps is an ample amount of text, which is typical of Bible atlases. What is not typical is the narrative way Lawrence presents his text. The bulk of the text is quite readable but may have only a loose connection to the map that accompanies it--often appearing as a paraphrased retelling of scripture. The information is interesting but may not answer geographical questions posed by the average user of an atlas. In many Bible atlases, photos are small and sparse. Here, however, the photos are as numerous as the maps and, in many cases, larger. Not surprisingly, the majority of them have archaeological significance (e.g., an eleventh-century BCE clay coffin, an Egyptian temple, the Roman Colosseum). The usefulness of the photos to users is questionable, though, considering their primary need for a good map. A respectable Bible atlas from recent years is the Carta Bible Atlas (4th edition, 2002; previously known as The Macmillan Bible Atlas), which supplies three times as many maps as the InterVarsity atlas, albeit not in full-color. It may be preferred by libraries needing an atlas to fill the map gap. However, those desiring a nonacademic, readable, and visually pleasing Bible atlas will find The IVP Atlas of Bible History a worthwhile tool for most public library users. Wade OsburnCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Review "A very helpful companion volume for the study of biblical history. It combines an overview of biblical history with numerous maps, photos, and charts." -- Michael A. Grisanti, The Master's Seminary Journal, Spring 2008 "Taking a narrative approach, The IVP Atlas of Bible History draws you into the rich resources available today on the Bible's history, geography and archaeology. The Atlas presents the latest findings in history and archaeology in a readable style that will appeal to anyone wanting to know more about the history of the Bible." -- Atlases Books (aseatls-books.blogspot.com), March 9, 2009 "This atlas is highly r
