Deluxe Then and Now Bible Map Book with CD-ROM [Spiral-bound]

Rose Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 7, 2008

Deluxe Then and Now Bible Map Book includes full-color Bible maps with clear-plastic overlays that show modern cities and countries. This is the deluxe version of the #1 bestselling Bible Atlas in the U.S. in 2007. It includes twice as many pages as the original version, plus a CD-ROM of all the maps. The bestselling Deluxe Then and Now Bible Map Book brings new relevance to your studies and teaching, and to compare Bible times and modern-day maps. Book measures 11.25" x 9.5" x 1". Special hard cover hides spiral binding. Looks great on a bookshelf and opens flat for ease of use and for photocopying. Copies cannot be sold.

Want to make your Bible studies and teachings more interesting? You can with Deluxe Now and Then Bible Maps. The atlas presents "Then and Now" maps for five different eras of Bible history, including:

• The Beginnings to the Exodus
• The Conquest of the Promised Land to the United Kingdom
• The Divided Kingdom to the Persian Empire
• The Life of Jesus
• The Spread of Christianity

Easily compare Bible times with modern day times. Tell Bible stories and lead studies while presenting today s geography. Here are some examples:

• Daniel was taken as POW to Iraq (where the ruins of Babylon are today south of Baghdad) and lived there the rest of his life
• The ruins of Nineveh are in Northern Iraq near Mosul in Kurdish areas

Deluxe Then and Now Bible Maps uses larger, easier-to-read type than most Bible atlases. The book is full-color and includes the following Bible maps and clear-plastic overlays that display today's cities and countries over Bible-time maps. Pastors will want a copy of this resource for themselves and several throughout the church as a ministry resource.

The maps and overlays included:

• The Middle East during Old Testament Times
• Clear Overlay of modern-day Middle East
• Map of the Assyrian Empire at three different time periods
• Clear Overlay of same areas with modern-day countries
• The Holy Land during the time of the Old Testament (12 Tribes)
• Clear Overlay of modern-day Israel and surrounding countries
• The Holy Land with territory of Kings Saul, David, and Solomon.
• Clear Overlay of modern-day Israel and surrounding countries
• The Holy Land showing the United and Divided Kingdoms
• Clear Overlay of modern-day Israel and surrounding countries
• Map of the Babylonian Kingdoms and Persian Empire
• Clear Overlay of same areas with modern-day countries
• The Holy Land during the time of Jesus (and a list of where Jesus walked)
• Clear Overlay of modern-day Holy Land
• Paul's Journeys (Roman Empire at AD 60)
• Clear Overlay of modern-day Mediterranean area.

Deluxe Then and Now Bible Maps also includes these maps:

• List of Paul's journeys and routes
• Chart of Paul's letters (date, where written, and to whom)
• Abraham's Journeys (2 maps)
• Jacob's Journeys
• Joseph's Journey to Egypt
• The Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings
• The Tabernacle layout (birds-eye view)
• Map of Jerusalem at the time of Kings David and Solomon
• Map of Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus
• Tomb of Jesus
• Chart of major and minor prophets, location, to whom they prophesied
• Kingdoms of Daniel 2
• New Testament and Old Testament Time Line
• Journeys of Peter and Philip
• Expansion of Christianity in the Roman Empire

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 40 pages
• Publisher: Rose Publishing, Inc. (January 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596361638
• ISBN-13: 978-1596361638
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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74 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bible Maps with Clear Plastic Overlays Showing Modern Countries, January 9, 2008

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This review is from: Deluxe Then and Now Bible Map Book with CD-ROM (Spiral-bound)

This is a full-color Bible atlas that includes the following Bible maps and clear plastic modern overlays showing today's cities and countries. Below is a listing of (1) each map, (2) each overlay, and (3) the contents of the CD-ROM and (4) how this product compares to other Bible map books on the market.

#1 & #2 What maps and overlays are included?
o The Middle East during Old Testament Times
o Clear Overlay of modern-day Middle East
o Map of the Assyrian Empire at three different time periods
o Clear Overlay of same areas with modern-day countries
o The Holy Land during the time of the Old Testament (12 Tribes)
o Clear Overlay of modern-day Israel and surrounding countries
o The Holy Land with territory of Kings Saul, David, and Solomon.
o Clear Overlay of modern-day Israel and surrounding countries
o The Holy Land showing the United and Divided Kingdoms
o Clear Overlay of modern-day Israel and surrounding countries
o Map of the Babylonian Kingdoms and Persian Empire
o Clear Overlay of same areas with modern-day countries
o The Holy Land during the time of Jesus (and a list of where Jesus walked)
o Clear Overlay of modern-day Holy Land
o Paul's Journeys (Roman Empire at AD 60)
o Clear Overlay of modern-day Mediterranean area.
o List of Paul's journeys and routes
o Chart of Paul's letters (date, where written, and to whom)
o Abraham's Journeys (2 maps)
o Jacob's Journeys
o Joseph's Journey to Egypt
o The Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings
o The Tabernacle layout (birds-eye view)
o Map of Jerusalem at the time of Kings David and Solomon
o Map of Jerusalem at the Time of Jesus
o Tomb of Jesus
o Chart of major and minor prophets, location, to whom they prophesied
o Kingdoms of Daniel 2
o New Testament and Old Testament Time Line
o Journeys of Peter and Philip
o Expansion of Christianity in the Roman Empire
o Index

3. On the CD-ROM
o JPG's of all of the maps listed above, so that can be used in your own Bible material or make your own PowerPoint® presentations. If you don't have time to make your own PowerPoint presentation, there is a 50-slide presentation using the same maps: Then and Now Bible Maps: PowerPoint Presentation (PowerPoint Presentations).
o PDF's of all of the maps listed above, so that can be used to make overhead transparencies or full-page handouts


Larger type size than most Bible atlases.

4. How does this compare to the other Rose Publishing (and Ascension Press) Then and Now Bible Map books?
1. This book has 29 base maps (the other two have 8 base maps)
2. This book has 40 pages (the other two have 20 pages)
3. This book has 8 plastic overlays (the other two have 7)
4. This book has a CD-ROM that gives you all of the maps in a reproducible way (the other two are not reproducible and have no CD)
5. The book has a spine (the other two do not)
6. This book is $10 higher (list price) than the other two.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good tool for Bible study, but not as thorough, September 2, 2008

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Jaroslav Melgr "jaroski" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Deluxe Then and Now Bible Map Book with CD-ROM (Spiral-bound)

This is a great tool for any student of the Bible. It's helpful for personal study, preparing presentations or teaching lectures. Having the CD along with the hard copy is most helpful for adapting the content to fit one's needs. Another great thing are the overlays with present day boundaries. This helps one put the Bible stories into our context.

The contents of the book and the CD has been published in detail by another reviewer so no need to repeat it here. But the one thing I wondered about is the selection of maps. While there are 40 or so maps, there are some maps that I wish there were at least twice as many. I was expecting more thorough coverage, perhaps not as detailed as in Aharoni's Carta Bible Atlas, but more of the basic stuff. For example I would like to see more on David's travels, Elijah and Elisha, Jeremiah, siege of Jerusalem, minor prophets, etc.

However, it is a good tool and I would recommend it. The fact that it includes multiple media is worth the money.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not much for the money, October 9, 2010

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Paul H. Johnstone Jr. (Charlotte NC area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deluxe Then and Now Bible Map Book with CD-ROM (Spiral-bound)

I purchased this atlas at my wife's request. I have a different source, The Holman Bible Atlas, and for the same price I find it much more complete and informative. The "Then and Now Bible Maps" does have several overlays comparing current and past country boundaries, but for the money, the Holman is much, much better. Also, the CD ROM coming with the atlas has no instructions, and no real keys as to how to use it. Overall, would not recommend this product.