The Bible Almanac: A Comprehensive Handbook of the People of the Bible and How They Lived

by J.I. Packer, Merrill C. Tenney (Editor), William White, Jr. (Editor)

Table of Contents

1. The Ancient World
2. Bible History
3. Bible Chronology
4. Text and Translations
5. Archaeology
6. Pagan Religions and Cultures
7. The Egyptians
8. The Babylonians and Assyrians
9. Ugarit and the Canaanites
10. The Persians
11. The Greeks and Hellenism
12. The Romans
13. The Geography of Palestine
14. The Minerals and Gems of Palestine
15. The Animals and Insects of Palestine
16. Plants and Herbs
17. Agriculture
18. Tools and Implements
19. Trade
20. Transportation
21. Warfare and Weapons
22. Forms of Government
23. Money and Economics
24. Languages and Writings
25. The Literature of the Bible
26. The Poetry of the Bible
27. Laws and Statutes
28. Worship Rituals
29. Family Relationships
30. Women and Womanhood
31. Marriage and Divorce
32. Birth and Infancy
33. Childhood and Adolescence
34. Diseases and Healing
35. Food and Eating Habits
36. Clothing Cosmetics
37. Architecture and Furniture
38. Music
39. Jews in New Testament Times
40. Jesus Christ
41. The Apostles
42. The Early Church
43. Paul and His Journeys
44. Outline of the Books of the Bible
45. All the People of the Bible
46. All the Places of the Bible

Genres: Religion, Reference, Theology, History, Christian, Church, Nonfiction

765 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1980

About the author

J. I. Packer (1926–2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians of our time. Once named to Time magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, Packer served as Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His books include Knowing God, Praying, A Quest for Godliness, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, and Rediscovering Holiness.

Reviews

[Philip Jordan]

Wonderful information regarding the historical, geographical, cultural & spiritual reality of the Bible time-line. It brings new awareness & understanding to biblical verse & parable. "Every book, tale & story is best understood, from the unique perspective of the teller."