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The Bible is Western Civilisation's most profound literary work - but its size scope and antiquity often make the Bible seem inaccessible to ordinary readers. Now internationally renowned author and professor John Bowker heads a team of experts in the creation of a remarkable companion to the Bible. Photographs of paintings sculpture and ancient archaeological sites reveal fascinating information about life in biblical times including festivals fashions and customs. The most important book in Western history the Bible has had a profound influence on the religious intellectual and cultural life of societies throughout the world. The Complete Bible Handbook draws on the latest scholarship to form the most comprehensive and accessible guide to the Bible ever published. From Genesis to Revelation Every Book of the Bible is outlined and explained with the focus on key figures events and teachings. Led by the respected scholar John Bowker pioneer in the study of religions The Complete Bible Handbook is an authoritative and inspirational guide written by a multi-denominational team of experts that embraces both Jewish and Christian faiths. Comprehensively Illustrated The commentaries are supported by more than 500 colour illustrations often casting new light on Bible stories. Location photographs and maps show biblical sites as they are today and many important works of religious art are beautifully reproduced.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN-139780751311129
eBay Product ID (ePID)89382127
Product Key Features
Book TitleComplete Bible Handbook
AuthorJohn Bowker
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicReligious History, Judaism, Christianity
Publication Year1998
Dimensions
Item Height242mm
Item Width200mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorJohn Bowker
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom