Complete Bible Handbook by John Bowker

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Complete Bible Handbook by John Bowker

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This handbook draws on the latest scholarship of the Judao-Christian tradition to form a comprehensive and accessible guide to the Bible. Every book of the Bible has its own introduction, with key figures, events, teachings and background covered in detail. The illustrations include location photographs and maps which show biblical sites today.

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Complete Bible Handbook by John Bowker

The Bible is Western Civilisation's most profound literary work - but its size scope and antiquity often make the Bible seem inaccessible to ordinary readers. Now internationally renowned author and professor John Bowker heads a team of experts in the creation of a remarkable companion to the Bible. Photographs of paintings sculpture and ancient archaeological sites reveal fascinating information about life in biblical times including festivals fashions and customs. The most important book in Western history the Bible has had a profound influence on the religious intellectual and cultural life of societies throughout the world. The Complete Bible Handbook draws on the latest scholarship to form the most comprehensive and accessible guide to the Bible ever published. From Genesis to Revelation Every Book of the Bible is outlined and explained with the focus on key figures events and teachings. Led by the respected scholar John Bowker pioneer in the study of religions The Complete Bible Handbook is an authoritative and inspirational guide written by a multi-denominational team of experts that embraces both Jewish and Christian faiths. Comprehensively Illustrated The commentaries are supported by more than 500 colour illustrations often casting new light on Bible stories. Location photographs and maps show biblical sites as they are today and many important works of religious art are beautifully reproduced.
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ISBN 13 9780751311129
ISBN 10 075131112X
Title Complete Bible Handbook
Author John Bowker
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1998-10-29
Number of pages 544
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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