Overview

Open Your Understanding of the World of Scripture The story of the Bible is inextricably linked to the land. To understand biblical history, we need to understand how the people, events, and geography interacted to form that ancient world. Spanning three thousand years of biblical history, The IVP Atlas of Bible History reveals the many fascinating ways that history and archaeology confirm and complement the Bible's story. Taking a narrative approach, the atlas traces the unfolding of major events in the Old and New Testaments, from Abraham's wanderings in Canaan and Egypt to Paul's missions and the founding of new churches. It covers the many places of the world of the Bible, from Spain to Iran, from Yemen to Greece. Scholarly insights presented in a readable style add depth and color to our understanding of key people and stories in Scripture. Features and benefits you'll find in The IVP Atlas of Bible History: Ninety-seven maps to help understand the biblical narrative and provide background information More than 150 color photographs, panoramic illustrations, and site plans, plus a range of battle plans and small artworks Special features on subjects such as the peoples and languages of the Bible that will deepen understanding of geography, landscape, climate, culture, and religion. This is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a clear, reader-friendly, visual introduction to the history of the Bible.

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Author:   Paul Lawrence ,  A. R. Millard ,  John H. Walton ,  Heinrich Von Siebenthal
Publisher:   IVP Academic
Imprint:   IVP Academic
Edition:   Revised, Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 30.50cm
Weight:   0.086kg
ISBN:  

9781514011782

ISBN 10:   1514011786
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   04 February 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chronology of the Events of the Bible and the Ancient Near East Map of Israel in Old and New Testament Times What Is the Bible? Creation The Flood Nations and Languages Languages of the Bible Mesopotamia The Patriarchs: The Biblical Evidence Archaeological Evidence for the Patriarchs Egypt Joseph Moses The Ten Plagues The Exodus The Giving of the Law The Tabernacle The Conquest of Transjordan The Conquest of Canaan: Jericho and Ai The Conquest of Canaan: The Defeat of the Kings Evidence of the Conquest of Canaan The Geography of Canaan The Climate of Canaan The Agriculture of Canaan The Twelve Tribes of Israel The Judges The Philistine Threat The Establishment of the Hebrew Monarchy David's Conquests David's Latter Years Writing Archives and Libraries of the Ancient World Solomon Solomon's Temple Solomon's Trade The Division of the Kingdom The Neighbors of Israel and Judah The Kings of Israel The Hebrew Prophets Assyria: The Threat from the North The Israelites Exiled The Kings of Judah Hezekiah and Sennacherib Jerusalem Delivered Warfare and Fortifications Judah from Manasseh to the Fall of Nineveh Josiah and the Rise of Babylon Judah Exiled The Later Hebrew Prophets The Trade of Tyre Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar The Fall of Babylon and Cyrus's Decree Rebuilding the Temple Xerxes and Esther Ezra and Nehemiah Alexander the Great and the Spread of Hellenism The Ptolemies and Seleucids Antiochus Epiphanes and the Maccabean Wars The Jews in Egypt The Jews in the Second and First Centuries BC The Romans Herod the Great Herod the Great Rebuilds the Temple Amulets and Scrolls Jesus Is Born The Ministry of Christ: First Year The Ministry of Christ: Second Year Jerusalem in New Testament Times The Ministry of Christ: Final Year Jesus' Death and the Empty Tomb The Birth of the Church Travel in the Roman World Paul's First Journey: Cyprus and Asia Minor Paul's Second Journey: Philippi and Thessalonica Paul's Second Journey: Athens and Corinth Paul's Third Journey: Ephesus Paul's Third Journey: From Ephesus to Jerusalem Paul's Journey to Rome The Letters of the New Testament Rome The Fall of Jerusalem The Seven Churches of Asia: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum The Seven Churches of Asia: Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea The Spread of Christianity Glossary Bibliography Index Gazetteer Scripture Reference Index Picture Acknowledgments

Reviews

"". . .a visually rich work brimming with high-quality photographs, reconstructions, maps, charts and sidebars."" Brian P. Irwin, Toronto Journal of Theology, issue 23/2 ""At a certain time and at a certain place our Lord Jesus rose from the dead. This atlas helps its readers better understand both the history and geography of this pivotal event, as well as that of the prior and subsequent events which led to and stemmed from it. It is this reviewer's opinion that we all would benefit from having this book in our personal libraries and in our church libraries."" David Lau, Journal of Theology, March 2007 ""The printing and illustrations are of high quality throughout . . . a good teaching tool and companion for Bible reading and study."" Burton MacDonald for The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Fall 2007 ""The IVP Atlas of Bible History is an excellent resource, but it is more than that. I found myself reading it, fascinated by what I was learning."" Critique, Number 6, 2006 ""The implicit, relatively conservative faith that hovers in the background could be comforting to some and does not compromise the sound scholarship of the work."" Robert T. Anderson, ARBAonline ""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 recommended to those interested in Bible studies as a class or on an individual level."" Br. Benet S. Exton, www.catholicnewsagency.com, July 2008 ""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 ""This volume is sure to be used and enjoyed; and, in so doing, biblical history will come alive for the reader. Highly recommended."" Church Libraries, Summer 2007 ""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."" BookReviews.org, August 2007

Author Information

John H. Walton is professor emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. His many books include The Lost World of Genesis One and Wisdom for Faithful Reading. Alan Millard is Rankin Professor of Hebrew and Ancient Semitic Languages at the University of Liverpool. He is the author of many articles and books as well as coeditor of the Dictionary of the Ancient Near East (British Museum Press) anda consulting editor for the New Bible Dictionary (IVP). Paul Lawrence studied Akkadian, Hebrew, and Near Eastern archaeology at the University of Liverpool, where he earned his PhD for his work on the relationship of Assyrian generals to the king. In 1984 he worked in northern Iraq on an archaeologicaldig by the banks of the Tigris River just north of ancient Nineveh. He works for SIL International in checking Bible translations and is the author of The Books of Moses Revisited.

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