Customer Reviews

Deluxe Then and Now Bible Map Book with CD-ROM

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

The maps in this book are bold for presentation, and they're conservative in content. That makes them much easier to understand and pick out details. Too many details bury the message. I think a few more timelines on major Bible periods would be good to give people a contextual setting, and it would give clues as to where one might research realted topics or people in the Bible. That is the only thing that would keep this book and CD from getting a five star rating. If you plan on printing the maps, you'd better get a couple of extra ink cartridges. The bold colors for each country will saturate the paper with ink. One of the most helpful aspects is the overlay of modern day countries. I haven't seen that done in any other book of this type. It helps when you want to do research on a particular place and tie it to today's events or cultures. Any confirmation, Sunday School or worship leader would find this book invaluable.

The historical facts presented, with overlays of present-day situations are extremely useful for Bible study and teaching. The JPGs of the maps save so much of time in preparing notes and presentations.

I highly recommend the Deluxe Then and Now Bible Maps for homeschool use! The CD-ROM allows you to print out maps for more than one student and can be used for many different grade levels! We used them as templates to create our own poster-sized overlay maps!

This is definitely a great source for finding Biblical locations and referencing them to present day geography however it is so much more than that. Biblical history is summarized in charts and diagrams. The Time Lines of the Old Testament and New Testament reference the books of the Bible to Biblical history, World history, and politcal rulers (Old Testament) of the time. Activities of Jesus' life are indexed by date on the NT Time Line. Much attention is given to Paul's travels in text as well as with maps. The fold-out maps(seperate item) are a great help to quickly locate areas however this source provides even more details to the maps and offers much more than can be summarized on the fold-outs.

It was not what I was expecting, or hoping it would be, but I can't say that the description was misleading.

As a teacher this book provides a visual that is easy to explain. And provides an understanding of all the biblical areas. The colors are vivid and very distinctive.
Excellent tool for both teachers and students.

Relates with overlays where areas were in Biblical days and shows the same area now. It also has the Biblical names with the modern names on the overlay.