The Lion Guide to the Bible

The Lion Guide to the Bible

by PeterWalker (Author)

Synopsis

Accessible, engaging and authoritative, this handsome hardback is full of colour illustrations, maps and helpful charts, bringing the story of God's dealings with his people vividly to life. After a helpful introductory section on the nature and composition of the Bible and how to read it, this handsome hardback takes the reader on an illuminating tour through all 66 books, sketching the principal themes, detailing the main characters and highlighting memorable passages or verses. Issues requiring more detailed attention are highlighted in boxes grouped together towards the back in order not to interrupt the narrative flow. There is also a handy fact-finder.

$37.19

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Publisher: Lion Hudson Plc
Published: 23 Jul 2010

ISBN 10: 0745952925
ISBN 13: 9780745952925
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
A fine piece of work . . . the scholarship informing it is first-class . . . It's a gem. --Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury on In the Steps of Jesus
Author Bio
Peter Walker studied Classics and Early Church History at Cambridge University and has done extensive research at post-doctoral level on Christian attitudes to Jerusalem. Peter is now Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity School for Ministry (near Pittsburgh, USA), having previously taught at Wycliffe Hall within the University of Oxford. He has led many study tours to the Holy Land. His books include Holy City, Holy Places? (OUP); Jesus and the Holy City (Eerdmans); and In the Steps of Jesus (Lion Hudson) - an acclaimed guide to the Gospel sites.