Zondervan Handbook to the Bible: Fifth Edition

Continuously in print since 1973, this fifth edition of the classic Zondervan Handbook to the Bible has been updated with new imagery. From the history and design of the temple in Jerusalem to God's relationship with the universe, you'll find it here. The land, culture, battles, feast days, heroes, and villains of Scripture come alive through spectacular color-filled articles and images of meticulous clarity and detail.

Special features include:

• A four color guide to all the books of the Bible
• Over 120 articles by an international team of experts
• More than 700 color photographs, many of them new
• 68 maps and 20 charts

Complete with a comprehensive "Rapid Fact-Finder to the Bible" section, the Zondervan Handbook to the Bible remains the best book to have next to your Bible.

ISBN-13: 9780310537946

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Zondervan

Publication Date: 12-12-2017

Pages: 816

Product Dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.50(d)

David Alexander (BA, Oxford University) and Pat Alexander (BA, Bristol University) are the founders of Lion Publishing, where for 23 years David was director and chair and Pat was editorial director for adult, children's, and educational lists. Together they produced the original Lion Handbook to the Bible.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing the Bible - Starting with the Bible - The Bible in Its Setting - Understanding the Bible - Passing on the Story - The Bible Today 2. The Old Testament - The ‘Five Books’ - Israel’s History - Poetry and Wisdom - The Prophets 3. The New Testament - The Gospels and Acts - The Letters 4. Rapid Factfinder