ESSENTIAL VISUAL HISTORY OF THE BIBLE
Product Description
National Geographic Society. 512 pg. HB.
The National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bible encapsulates a wealth of knowledge in an appealing, pocket-size format. Encompassing both the Old and New Testaments in more than 200 sections of self-contained, interactive spreads, it offers a wide array of textual information and vivid imagery — 1,000 illustrations in all. Organized into six major sections, the book covers Old Testament eras from the patriarchs to the Babylonian captivity, and New Testament history from the 12 apostles to the epistles of Paul.
From the creators of the enormously successful National Geographic Visual History of the World, this insightful new resource is a veritable Who's Who of the Bible and a vivid introduction to Judeo-Christian belief and identity. The book's reference value is enhanced by fact-filled sidebars and timelines; numbered picture references that match each image with its historical context; and cross references to related topics at the bottom of every page.
The National Geographic Essential Visual History of the Bible encapsulates a wealth of knowledge in an appealing, pocket-size format. Encompassing both the Old and New Testaments in more than 200 sections of self-contained, interactive spreads, it offers a wide array of textual information and vivid imagery — 1,000 illustrations in all. Organized into six major sections, the book covers Old Testament eras from the patriarchs to the Babylonian captivity, and New Testament history from the 12 apostles to the epistles of Paul.
From the creators of the enormously successful National Geographic Visual History of the World, this insightful new resource is a veritable Who's Who of the Bible and a vivid introduction to Judeo-Christian belief and identity. The book's reference value is enhanced by fact-filled sidebars and timelines; numbered picture references that match each image with its historical context; and cross references to related topics at the bottom of every page.
