Rose Then and Now Bible Atlas (ePub)

Rose Atlas of Then and Now Bible Maps with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture by Paul H. Wright, president of Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies)The Best "e;Then and Now"e; Bible Atlas Ever - It has Features No Other Has!•120 stunning detailed Bible maps•Incredible insights into the lives of 30 important Bible characters. This atlas focuses on people - not regions -- and how the geography affected their lives and decisions.For example:•Know how David's clever understanding of geography and politics led to his marriage with Ahinoam of Jezreel. •Discover why Naomi, in the Book of Ruth, couldn't just move back to Bethlehem after her husband's death and use his land again.•Find out why Moses and the Children of Israel took the long southern trek from Egypt to the Promised Land, rather than the direct route. This atlas gives you incredible insights into your favorite Bible stories. See the Table of Contents at the bottom.About the author:No one explains Bible geography and culture better than Dr. Paul H. Wright. He lives in Jerusalem and is the executive director of the Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies). "e;In this integration of biography, history and geography, Paul Wright applies his considerable knowledge of the land to the life and times of people in both the Old and New Testaments. In his capable hands readers will see the characters of the Bible come to life in the context of the very real world in which they lived. Whether readers have been through the Bible fifty times or this is their first, the pictures, maps and extremely readable text will lead them to fresh insight into this greatest of stories."e;Dr. John Walton, Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College More than 120 full-color maps, plus more than 50 photos and diagrams and family trees. Maps include lines to show which way people traveled, along with helpful notes. Paul Wright's text give Bible references and shows how knowing the Land of the Bible uncovers new details in the most beloved stories and people."e;I think the Rose "e;Then and Now"e; Bible Map Atlas is the best product Rose has ever produced. The value is incredible. The price-value relationship is unbelievable. It's like Rose Publishing's Deluxe Then and Now book with 80 more maps-for just $10 more."e; Robin Evans, Rose PublishingDr. Paul H. Wright is President of Jerusalem University College (the Institute of Holy Land Studies) located on historic Mt. Zion adjacent to the old walled city of Jerusalem. He also teaches courses on the culture, history and geography of the lands of the Bible. Over the years Dr. Wright has led thousands of university students and adults on field studies throughout Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Egypt and the Sinai, many to out-of-the-way places not normally seen by students of the Bible. He is also an instructor in an advanced educational program for licensed Israeli tour guides at the Yad Ben-Zvi Institute in Jerusalem, and at Tantur, a Christian research center between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Dr. Wright holds the BA degree in anthropology from Bethel College (now Bethel University), an MA degree in the history of ancient Israel from the Institute of Holy Land Studies, an MA degree in Old Testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the M Phil and PhD degrees in Bible and Ancient Near East from Hebrew Union College. He is also an ordained minister and has, over the years, been an effective teacher in both adult and children's church ministries. He and his wife Diane have lived in Jerusalem for fifteen years, and raised their two children there. They are active members of East Jerusalem Baptist Church, a small congregation that represents an active mix of dedicated people from all over the world who live and minister in Jerusalem and the surrounding area.Dr. Wright finds his time in Jerusalem to be very fulfilling. "e;As a written record of God's work in the world, the Bible is a book that is quite real. It is a privilege to be able to explore the realities of the world of the Bible with so many students who are eager to learn on-site. There are clear connections between the ways that the people who lived in the lands of the Bible thought about God and organized their lives in ancient times, and how folks living in the same places respond to the Divine tug today. The longer I live in Jerusalem, the more I am learning to appreciate the consistent call of God on His people, and our responsibility to live whole lives that are characterized by shalom, the peace that only He can give."e;sha'alu shalom yerushalayim, yishlayu ohavyich "e;Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, may those who love you be at ease . . ."e; (Psalm 122:6)"e;It is a pleasure to recommend this atlas by the biblical scholar and experienced historical geographer, Paul Wright. Nothing is more important than the relationships of the great men and women of the Bible with God and with the land that God gave them. Wright provides the best possible introduction, with outstanding texts, maps, and photos, for the adventure of guiding the reader through the stories of the Bible."e;Richard S. Hess, Ph.D., Earl S. Kalland Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Denver SeminaryTable of Contents: Rose Atlas of Then and Now Bible Maps with Biblical Backgrounds and CultureIntroduction 71.The Landed Context of the Biblical Story 92. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs: Our Fathers and Mothers 193. Moses: Showing Us the Way 274. Joshua: Courage to Conquer 335. Deborah and Yael: A Sweet Song of Victory 386. Samson: Greatness Run Amuck 427. Naomi and Ruth: The Way It's Supposed to Be 468. David and Solomon: Our Legacy 509. Rizpah: When Not-So-Little-Things Really Matter 6510. Ahab and Jehoshaphat: The Fine Line Between Failure and Success 6911. Elijah and Elisha: Going About Doing Good 7812. Jonah: Not on My Watch 8713. Isaiah: Vision for a Broken World 9214. Josiah: The Last Hope 10715. Ezra and Nehemiah: Courage to Start Over 11716. Esther: For Such a Time as This 12517. The Herods: Magnificent to a Fault 13118. John the Baptist: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness 15719. Mary and Joseph: Simple Lives Lived Extraordinarily 16720. Jesus: The Anointed One 18321. Pontius Pilate: The Enforcer 20922. Peter: Out in Front 21923. Paul: Living Under Grace 23224. John: Someone Who Deserved the Last Word 250Afterword 259Bibliography 260Index 261