The Basic Bible Atlas by John A. Beck

The Bible tells the story of God meeting real people in a real time and place, yet we rarely wonder, Why there? Maybe we have a hard time even picturing where there is. To begin to fully understand the Bible, we must understand the geographical settings of Scripture and how each place participates in the biblical story. With its colorful maps and illustrations, The Basic Bible Atlas helps us appreciate how place impacted events in the Bible. From Eden to Egypt, from the Promised Land to Persia, from Bethlehem to the New Jerusalem, The Basic Bible Atlas is your ticket to explore the land of the Bible as never before."Although I have studied the land and history of Israel for a lifetime, I never cease to gain new insights from the writings of Dr. John Beck. The Basic Bible Atlas is no exception. Drawing from his rich teaching experience and travels in the Bible lands, John demonstrates the importance of physical setting as a key to understanding the biblical narratives. Focusing on signi