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Atlas of the Bible, Andromeda
The first atlas of the Bible to treat its subject geographically rather
than historically, this unique work features the main biblical sites,
such as Galilee, the Judean desert and the Jerusalem hills, illustrated
with colour maps. The book opens with a description of the Bible, explains
how it came to be composed and how it has been transmitted to us through
medieval manuscript copies and modern translations. The second section
of the text provides an outline of the historical background of the Bible,
from the time of Abraham to the close of the New Testament period. The
third and principal section discusses the main geographical regions of
the Bible and the sites within them. The history and main features of
each region and site are described, and references are made throughout
to incidents from the Old and New Testaments.
Bloomsbury
Dictionary of Myth
This work retells the world's major myths and legends, and gives a clear
reference guide to who was who, where was where and what was what. In
addition to over 2500 A-Z entries of myths, motifs, locations and characters,
there are generic essays and entries about the various traditions, organized
by location. The essays discuss the kinds of myth each area has produced,
and their relationship to local geography, culture and religions. The
guide explores the major myth traditions of every continent, from the
Americas and Middle East to Europe and Africa. The origins and historical
significance of each legend are examined and recurring motifs are traced
through the ages and around the world.
Macmillan
Dictionary of the Bible
The Macmillan Dictionary of the Bible is for anyone who wants a quick-reference
guide to the Bible. Entries consist of the main people, places, customs,
religious and cultural aspects, events, and institutions of the Bible.
Each book of the Bible is covered, showing its structure, background,
and its famous passages. It answers such basic questions as: Who was Cain?
Who was Onesimus? What is the book of Isaiah about? What is the significance
of the Assyrians? What is the Tabernacle? Many charts are included to
cover not only historical and religious subjects (e.g. Kings and queens
of Israel) but also cultural aspects, such as armour and weapons.
The Holy
Bible, King James Version, Cambridge University Press
The King James or 'Authorized' Version was commissioned in 1603 when James
became King of England. It was first published in 1611 and attained a
unique authority, gradually superseding all previous versions. The first
Cambridge printing was in 1629, establishing a tradition of care for the
accuracy of the text that has been maintained to this day. The "KJV"
is a classic of the English language and is still a very widely accepted
translation.
This edition of the KJV includes the full text of the Old Testament, the
New Testament and the Apocrypha, with the words of Christ displayed in
red (see, for example, Matthew 3:15).
The Qur'an
The Koran, the holy scripture of Islam, is the record of Muhammad's oral
teaching delivered between the years immediately preceding the Hegira
in AD 622 and the Prophet's death in AD 632. Abdullah Yusuf Ali's translation
of the Qur'an was first published in 1934 in Lahore, Pakistan. Since 1934
his translation has gone into numerous reprints.
Who's Who
in Christianity, Routledge
Who's Who in Christianity is an invaluable reference guide to the leading
men and women who have influenced the course of Christian history, including
the founding fathers, saints, popes, monarchs, philanthropists, theologians,
missionaries, and heretics.
The book encompasses both Eastern and Western churches and the lives and
opinions of personalities who have shaped the past twenty Christian centuries,
from Jesus of Galilee to Pope John Paul II, and from Paul of Tarsus to
Mother Teresa.
Who's Who in
Christianity provides:
• an accessible and user-friendly A-Z layout
• detailed biographical information on each prominent figure
• a chronology of the chief historical events
Who's Who
in Classical Mythology, Routledge
Who's Who in Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference
book of its kind. Authoritative, entertaining and enlightening, this is
the definitive biographical guide to Greek and Roman mythology.
Who's Who in
Classical Mythology includes:
• Over 1,200 extensive entries
• Detailed entries on all the major gods and heroes, from Athena
and Zeus to Achilles, Odysseus and Tarquin.
• Biographical listing of all the key authors, such as Homer.
John Hazel is the author of Who's Who in the Greek World and Who's Who
in the Roman World. Michael Grant is the author of many books on classical
mythology.
Who's Who
in the New Testament, Routledge
Who's Who in the New Testament is comprehensive and includes all the people
mentioned by name in the New Testament as well as some who remain unnamed
like the centurions at Capernaum and Calvary, together with certain political
and religious groups, such as the Sadducees and the Essenes.
• Comprehensive
historical, geographical and archaeological background on each entry
• Full interpretive analysis of the varying versions of the Gospels
• Accessible and easy to use A-Z format
• Invaluable reference source for anyone with an interest in the
Bible.
Who's Who
in the Old Testament, Routledge
Who's Who in the Old Testament is the definitive biographical guide to
the Old Testament. It contains nearly 2,000 entries, with the complete
historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry (see,
for example, David and Joshua). Its accessible and easy format makes it
an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in the bible.
Written by the author of Who's Who in Jewish History, Who's Who in the
Old Testament also includes a detailed chronology and a detailed section
on the Apocrypha.
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