Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts: All the Visual Bible Study Aids and Helps in One Key Resource-Fully Reproducible [Paperback]

Thomas Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 1999

Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts is completely updated and packed full of visual aids that offer a deeper understanding of the Bible. By using the large, reproducible maps, charts, tables, and surveys, you can visualize the events, places, and people in the Old and New Testaments. Whether you teach a Sunday school class, lead a Bible study, or just want to get to know the Bible better, this resource is a great addition to your study library.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785244921
• ISBN-13: 978-0785244929
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine but simplistic, January 21, 2003

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E. Johnson (El Cajon, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I almost think this book is misnamed. Covering Genesis through Revelation, it serves more as an overview of the books of the Bible in its order, including providing background, author, theme, and other information that you would expect in a study Bible or commentary. This is fine. The charts are available throughout, but they are quite simplistic and are not really in any order. Of course, you can look in the index for help, but unless you know what you are looking for, a particular chart or map might be hard to find. For instance, they have a small chart on Christ's superiority at the end of the section on Hebrews. Unless you knew that was there, how would you ever find it? Although this book is fine, if you are searching for clearer and more detailed charts and maps, let me recommend the Holman Book of Charts and Maps. I think this would be a better buy, if I had to choose between the two.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My First Stop Bible Study Reference Book, May 10, 2002

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Timothy W. Postma (Jenison, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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Do you have only a limited amount of time for Bible study like I do? Due to this, I need a few good reference works that can really jump-start my Bible study - ones that I can rely on every time I want to really dig into a book of the Bible. Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps & Charts is just that sort of book! It is now my FIRST STOP reference book for Bible study. Why? The balance of charts, outlines, and articles give me excellent big pictures of the Bible that I can actually REMEMBER.

This work's greatest strengths are the summary charts for every book of the Bible. Unlike most, these analyze each book in A NUMBER of complementary ways, not just one. You see themes that overlap and weave together! The outlines and many, many topical charts give even more depth to each book and help tie books and themes together. The articles also include a lot of very useful background material. Overall, this reference is laid out in a very user-friendly fashion.

I use this book for both personal study and teaching preparation. It is literally a must-own for anyone serious about understanding the Bible better; I cannot say enough good things about this work!

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Good Maps & Charts Book - I'm Still Looking, March 23, 2006

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C. Prihoda (Medford, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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I was looking for a series of charts that would combine people and historical dates. For example, in Daniel, how do the various prophets line up with the various rulers? When do Daniel's dreams take place chronologically?

This book didn't come close. This book has outlines of each of the books. I can get that in almost any commentary. This book gave cursory discriptions and discussion about each Bible book. But, the authors did not provide enough detail to make the reading worthwhile. That level of detail made reading a waste of time.

This book is supposed to be a "Complete Book of Bible Charts and Maps!" It's NOT. Even the drawings of things like to ark of the covenant are small, roughly drawn and basically unuseable.

I was VERY disappointed with this book.