The complete Bible handbook /

Bowker, John.

The complete Bible handbook / John Bowker. - New York : DK Publishing, c1998. - 544 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ill. 24 cm.

Cover title: The Complete Bible handbook : an illustrated companion

The Bible is Western Civilization's most profound literary work-but it's size, scope, and antiquity often make the Bible seem inaccessible to ordinary readers. Now, internationally renowned author and Professor John Bowker leads a team of experts to make The Complete Bible Handbook the perfect way into the Bible. Photographs of paintings, sculpture, and ancient archaeological sites reveal fascinating information about life in biblical times, including festivals, fashions, and customs. Over 1,500 illustrations .special section on angels in the Bible .timelines, charts, and easy-to-read maps .A-Z of all the main bible personalities.

0-7894-3568-3


Bible--Introductions.

BS 475.2 .B679 1998