Zondervan Handbook to the Bible (Hardcover)

~ David Alexander (Editor)

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Zondervan Handbook to the Bible, a thoroughly revised version of the classic Eerdmans Handbook to the Bible, is an authoritative, clearly written, chapter-by-chapter guide to every book in the Bible. Lavishly illustrated with colorful maps, charts, photographs, and illustrations, this volume is an excellent resource for students of Scripture who crave a concrete sense of what the Garden of Gethsemane looks like, for example, or a handy reference to the duties of priesthood in the First Temple. In-depth articles by leading biblical scholars will lead curious readers to the best resources for further study, and a "Rapid Fact-Finder" in the back of the book is helpful for quick reference. Previous editions of the Handbook have been praised by leading conservative Christian writers, including Charles W. Colson and F.F. Bruce, and this new edition will surely nourish the next generation of Christians who follow in their footsteps.

Product Description

This Zondervan handbook is a four-color guide to all the books of the Bible that includes 119 expert articles, over 500 color photographs, 68 maps, 30 charts, and a complete Rapid Factfinder reference section.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310230950
• ISBN-13: 978-0310230953
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #342,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scholarly without being dry, August 29, 2000

By	Jack L. Bodden (College Station, TX USA) - See all my reviews

I found this book to be fascinating and highly readable. It is both scholarly and well-balanced. The book does not seem to push either a fundamentalist or liberal theology. It is well organized, giving the reader a helpful overview of each book of the Bible, chapter by chapter. It also pulls together interesting historical information aided by graphs, maps, and wonderful photographs. I consider The Handbook to the Bible an invaluable aid to anyone wishing to increase their understanding of and appreciation for the Bible.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction, December 24, 2000

By A Customer

This is an excellent introduction to the Scriptures. Contrary to the other reviewer, I did not find this book to be liberal at all. If anything, it makes a determined effort to take a more "catholic" (universal) approach that avoids sectarian views. I heartily recommend it to anyone wanting an overview of the Bible.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Bible Handbook I've Ever Owned, October 4, 2000

By	J.M. Hebert (Western USA) - See all my reviews

I haved owned a number of Bible handbooks over the years, but this is by far the best of the lot. Certainly the new pictorial layout is the best feature of this new revision. The pictures are simply stunning. But a lot of other useful information is contained in the book.

Although there appears to be a liberal slant to whatever theology is presented in this work, I personally do not use a bible handbook to study theology, but only for a very general overview of the Bible. And in this respect, I believe that Zondervan's Bible Handbook is the best out there!