We love A Visual Guide to Bible Events. The book’s introduction states that its purpose is to be “a door through which to enter the world of the Bible and encounter the power and love of our Lord Jesus and the unity of Scripture.” We are all for that mission!
BUT… DOES IT ACTUALLY FULFILL ITS MISSION?
This resource does what it promises. The book is not written in your typical research academic resource. Rather, it has a conversational tone to which any person can relate.
A Visual Guide to Bible Events is packed with over 500 photographs and maps brings a heightened awareness to the biblical text like no other.
For example, take the seven churches of Revelation.
With the addition of the map, you can visualize how John’s letter carrier would have made a circular trip and how closely the seven churches were geographically. You can also see the length of the Israelites’ detour around Edom in Numbers 20:14–21 and Deuteronomy 2:1–8.
Looking through the beautiful full-color photographs gives a sense of being “in the action.” Additionally, it gives a sense of realism and depth like no written resource could.
Another example is a section of the Jerusalem wall during Nehemiah’s time.
See a scale model of the temple. Then envision what it would have been like to be with the early church in Solomon’s Colonnade.
You can even see a picture of an altar to an unknown God. Perhaps it will change how you understand its affect the Apostle Paul.
LET’S DIG DEEPER
Bible history told and shown in this context is insightful for all those wanting to deepen their Bible knowledge. As you’re reading through A Visual Guide to Bible Events, tap on scripture references to instantly see the Bible text. Also, you can use the Study Center to view articles and pictures while reading your Bible.
If you like the The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook you may also be interested in the Baker Illustrated Collection 6 Volume Set that includes:
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