Great Events of Bible Times: New Perspectives on the People, Places, and History of the Biblical World

by Bruce M. Metzger

Uses maps to help trace the history of the Holy Land, recounts Old Testament battles, and describes the various cultures of the region.

Genres: History, Religion, Nonfiction, Christianity, Reference

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Bruce Manning Metzger (February 9, 1914 – February 13, 2007) was an American biblical scholar and textual critic who was a longtime professor at Princeton Theological Seminary and Bible editor who served on the board of the American Bible Society and United Bible Societies. He was a scholar of Greek, New Testament, and New Testament textual criticism, and wrote prolifically on these subjects. Metzger is widely considered one of the most influential New Testament scholars of the 20th century.[1][2]

Reviews

[Jessica Hembree · Rating 5 out of 5]

The images, maps, and diagrams are stunning and serve to further enhance the information presented. The book walks from the beginning, through battles and cultures, all the way through the formation of the early church. The explanations of the ties between history and Bible were wonderful. I read this book in preparation for a Bible study course for a group of homeschoolers. Definitely plan to add this to my personal reference collection.