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Rose Then and Now Bible Map Atlas with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture
Rose Then and Now Bible Map Atlas with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture Author:Paul H. Wright Rose Atlas of Then and Now Bible Maps with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture by Paul H. Wright, president of Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies) The Best "Then and Now" Bible Atlas Ever It has Features No Other Has! 120 stunning detailed Bible maps Clear plastic overlays of modern cities and countries so you know where... more » Bible places are today. Incredible insights into the lives of 30 important Bible characters. This atlas focuses on people not regions -- and how the geography affected their lives and decisions. For example: Know how David's clever understanding of geography and politics led to his marriage with Ahinoam of Jezreel. Discover why Naomi, in the Book of Ruth, couldn't just move back to Bethlehem after her husband's death and use his land again. Find out why Moses and the Children of Israel took the long southern trek from Egypt to the Promised Land, rather than the direct route. This atlas gives you incredible insights into your favorite Bible stories. See the Table of Contents at the bottom. Table of Contents: Rose Atlas of Then and Now Bible Maps with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture Introduction 7
1.The Landed Context of the Biblical Story 9
2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs: Our Fathers and Mothers 19
3. Moses: Showing Us the Way 27
4. Joshua: Courage to Conquer 33
5. Deborah and Yael: A Sweet Song of Victory 38
6. Samson: Greatness Run Amuck 42
7. Naomi and Ruth: The Way It's Supposed to Be 46
8. David and Solomon: Our Legacy 50
9. Rizpah: When Not-So-Little-Things Really Matter 65
10. Ahab and Jehoshaphat: The Fine Line Between Failure and Success 69
11. Elijah and Elisha: Going About Doing Good 78
12. Jonah: Not on My Watch 87
13. Isaiah: Vision for a Broken World 92
14. Josiah: The Last Hope 107
15. Ezra and Nehemiah: Courage to Start Over 117
16. Esther: For Such a Time as This 125
17. The Herods: Magnificent to a Fault 131
18. John the Baptist: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness 157
19. Mary and Joseph: Simple Lives Lived Extraordinarily 167