This book enables young readers to access the great sweep of the Bible by linking its main stories and people to its fascinating and diverse historical and geographical setting. Key to this book are 14 astonishingly detailed reconstructive vistas from the ancient world, picking out salient points in biblical history including the great flood, the people of Israel in Egypt, Jerusalem, Capernaum, and more. These vistas punctuate chapters which further uncover the people, places and events of the Bible, illustrated with carefully referenced narrative pictures and informative maps which continue to unfold the great sweep of biblical events. The result is engaging and accessible to young readers, both browsers and aspiring scholars.
- ISBN10 0745960154
- ISBN13 9780745960159
- Publish Date 23 September 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 July 2023
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lion Children's Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 64
- Language English