The Illustrated Guide to the Bible

by J.R. Porter

The Bible is one of the world's most complex and remarkable books. It is the basis of two of the most important religions, and to believers it remains the primary means of spiritual salvation. Yet it is far more than a religious treatise; it is also a work of challenging profundity, charged with the deepest emotions and containing some of the most compelling stories ever told. The influence of the Bible on the history of Western culture has been immense, providing a foundation for its moral and religious codes and a source of inspiration for some of the most exceptional works of art and literature that the world has seen. The Illustrated Guide to the Bible distils the essence of the Old and New Testaments in a series of generously illustrated treatments of major themes and episodes from the Creation to the Apocalypse. Authoritative and highly readable accounts of the historical, social, archaeological and mythological contexts in which its stories occur are contained within a framework that emphasizes narratives and their meanings. The Illustrated Guide to the Bible is an illuminating and comprehensive reference guide to the books, episodes, figures, and places of the Bible. Above all, it offers a highly accessible way to read the narratives that have caught the imagination of the world since the beginnings of civilization, bringing alive the Bible's characters and events while exploring in detail the underlying significance of its major themes. This book is intended for students of history, religious studies, and cultural studies.

Genres: Religion, History, Nonfiction, Art, Faith, Christianity, Reference

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Pierre Kilmister · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nivel histórico puede ser interesante, aunque me falta algún que otro detalle de la narrativa bíblica y de la historia de Jesús. Me gusta que ponga pinturas que hacen referencias, quizás me falta que en algunas me pongan donde puedo ver esas pinturas. Como resumen para iniciarse en la historia de la biblia lo veo genial, pero yo creo que faltan algunos matices.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Het boek was informatief, en zeker ook interessant, maar vanuit geloofsperspectief voegde het eigenlijk niets toe. Veel dingen werden zelfs in twijfel getrokken, werelds verklaard of zodanig vergeleken met de mythes van omliggende volken, dat het een zekere teleurstelling in mij opriep.
Ik heb het helemaal gelezen, historisch en wetenschappelijk wel het een en ander van geleerd, maar ik zou het niet aanraden bij mensen die zich meer in het geloof willen verdiepen.

[maryxmas · Rating 3 out of 5]

le dije a mi padre q quería celebrar la comunión como mis compañeros y esta fue su respuesta
(me obligo a leerme el dichoso libro y no me dejó leerme otro hasta que lo terminé)








ya fuera de bromas, me gustó, y no solo eso, sino que cambió mi perspectiva de varios aspectos morales, conductivistas y personales. Nunca digas nunca supongo

[Alex Daniel]

DIOS amonesta el orgullo