Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112507 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
From Genesis to Revelation this handbook follows the Bible on a book-by-book basis. What makes this lavishly illustrated handbook so impressive is the use of five types of double-page spreads. The "Book" spread discusses the origin and significance of each book, with a brief summary of the key themes. The "Story" spread provides an inviting retelling of the main stories, while also explaining why specific passages, characters and events are so meaningful. "Background" and "History" spreads offer cultural contexts as well as fascinating historical facts that make the reading of the Bible all the more rich and satisfying. "Theology" enters into the mature arenas of biblical study, where interpretation and theory are deftly explored. The religious art and design are sophisticated and elegant--a welcome departure from often cartoonish or overly ornate biblical illustrations. Yet the most praise should be heaped upon the multi-denominational team of authors that embrace both Christian and Jewish faiths. Together they kept this handbook credible, scholarly, and highly readable. --Gail Hudson

Synopsis
Why did Jonah live in a whale? And how did Jesus turn the water into wine at the wedding in Cana? From Genesis to Revelation, this accessible companion explores and explains the most important stories of the Bible. Classical works of art and archaeological sites reveal fascinating details about life in biblical times including festivals, fashions and customs.

Customer Reviews

A good bible companion. Concise, interesting, unbiased,
I would highly recommend this book. Great pictures and well laid out make this a good, enjoyable read at any time. The book is a good companion for those wanting to know more about all aspects of the bible. It is unbiased and does not lead you into the authors religious beliefs. Rather, the book explores each book in turn and gives a summary of significance within the book and gives alterate interpretations which the reader may be unaware of. The book provides an insite into the people in the bible, places in the bible and describes culture in the biblical times. Additionally it explores areas such as angels, satan and other interesting areas that just makes you want to read on. Beautiful pictures and extracts from religious works makes this book enjoyable to read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is the type of book that you can pick up and open at any page and read something new and interesting.