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Bible Atlas: More Than 30 Original Computer-Generate Maps That Illustrate the Biblical Story of the Jewish People from the
Full description for Bible Atlas The "Bible Atlas" locates points of significance in the Bible narrative on clear maps and includes an index of Bible places.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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Tim Dowley
295 books4 followersTim Dowley (Ph.D. in church history, University of Manchester) has been at the forefront of writing and editing for a new generation of resources on biblical studies and church history.
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March 13, 2021
A simple atlas of the lands of the Old Testament and New Testament. I reach for it over and over when I need to remember where a Biblical city is located. It is very basic, so don't expect to see every town ever mentioned in the Bible.
August 14, 2024
This simple little book is neat, but I found several typos and one error that makes me wonder about the validity of the other things that I am not as well versed in. It is a good reference, but I would not take it as gospel (pun intended).
February 9, 2015
A Bible map or atlas is likely not something most get excited about. For that matter, the few maps some study Bibles provide are probably not something many refer to on a regular basis for a variety of reasons. Looking to find where the city of Shechem is located is quite frankly not high on the priority list of most believers and Bible readers. I am confident that those who take a look at Tim Dowley’s useful book aptly titled The Student Bible Atlas will find their Bible reading and study greatly enhanced.
As a homeschool dad, I am constantly looking for new and relevant study tools, especially when it comes to teaching my daughter about the history of Israel or anything related to Scripture. When I came across Dowley’s book of maps, it seemed like something that would be of use for our homeschool studies. I was not disappointed and let me share with you why.
First, these are very easy to read color maps, unlike the often hard to read and understand maps placed at the front or rear of many Bibles. The maps in this book are quite easy to read and the information provided on the maps is very useful. There is a map provided for nearly every major era of Scripture to include everything from the time of Abraham up to the early congregations of the New Testament period. Additionally, Dowley has a map that notes many of the major archaeological sites throughout the Middle East.
Of further note is the index. While some may not see the usefulness of an index when it comes to looking at a map, there are times when someone may come across a city mentioned in the Bible or in other studies, but they may not know what map or perhaps maps to find that city. An index allows the user of this atlas to locate where to find that city. Dowley provides all the major cities in the index and on the maps in this atlas. In addition to providing many helpful maps, Dowley also includes for each map, annotating some of the major events and time periods that particular map outlines.
If you are looking for an easy to use Bible atlas that will place at your fingertips the world of the Bible, then I highly recommend Tim Dowley’s The Student Atlas Bible. It is a great tool for personal Bible study, family Bible study, and for those homeschool parents looking for valuable material to supplement their teaching curriculum. An updated version will be available in September 2015 so be on the lookout.
I received this book for free from Fortress Press for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
As a homeschool dad, I am constantly looking for new and relevant study tools, especially when it comes to teaching my daughter about the history of Israel or anything related to Scripture. When I came across Dowley’s book of maps, it seemed like something that would be of use for our homeschool studies. I was not disappointed and let me share with you why.
First, these are very easy to read color maps, unlike the often hard to read and understand maps placed at the front or rear of many Bibles. The maps in this book are quite easy to read and the information provided on the maps is very useful. There is a map provided for nearly every major era of Scripture to include everything from the time of Abraham up to the early congregations of the New Testament period. Additionally, Dowley has a map that notes many of the major archaeological sites throughout the Middle East.
Of further note is the index. While some may not see the usefulness of an index when it comes to looking at a map, there are times when someone may come across a city mentioned in the Bible or in other studies, but they may not know what map or perhaps maps to find that city. An index allows the user of this atlas to locate where to find that city. Dowley provides all the major cities in the index and on the maps in this atlas. In addition to providing many helpful maps, Dowley also includes for each map, annotating some of the major events and time periods that particular map outlines.
If you are looking for an easy to use Bible atlas that will place at your fingertips the world of the Bible, then I highly recommend Tim Dowley’s The Student Atlas Bible. It is a great tool for personal Bible study, family Bible study, and for those homeschool parents looking for valuable material to supplement their teaching curriculum. An updated version will be available in September 2015 so be on the lookout.
I received this book for free from Fortress Press for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
April 6, 2015
This is absolutely necessary for anyone who wants context. The stories in the Bible are not fables that took place in some imaginary world. They are real events with actual locations. Oftentimes those locations are critically important for full understanding. This atlas is just what you need to gain perspective and literally see the earth that the King trode.
June 28, 2012
This is a great companion to biblical studies. I plan on using this myself as well as having my daughter read this along with her Bible history readings to fill in her own maps. Some of the passages may work well for outlining.
January 18, 2019
I use this atlas in conjunction with The Mystery Of History in my homeschool. It is very user friendly. Extensive enough for older kids, yet very usable for younger children.
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