Books with title The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible

The Bible has had an immeasurable impact on Western culture. The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible distills the essence of this great work in 350 beautiful color illustrations, commentaries on the major stories, places, characters and events of the Bible, from the Garden of Eden and the suffering of Job to the Last Supper and the Book of Revelation. In addition, this book provides an informative and detailed treatment of the life of Jesus, his teachings, his importance in history, and the early years of the Church.

The authoritative guide to the books, episodes, figures and places of the Bible, with a detailed overview of the life of Jesus Christ The Bible is the basis of two of the world's greatest religions, Judaism and Christianity, and has an immeasurable impact on Western culture. The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible distills the essence of this great work in beautifully illustrated commentaries on the major stories, places, characters and events in the Bible, from the Garden of Eden and the suffering of Job to the Last Supper and the Book of Revelation. In addition, the book provides an informative and detailed treatment of the life of Jesus, his teachings, his importance in history and the early years of the Church. Illustrated with more than 420 colour photographs and maps, the book also includes a book-by-book summary of the Bible, a comprehensive bibliography and a glossary of biblical terms.

More than 100 of the best-loved Bible stories are retold here in language that retains the poetry of the original text. Historical and archaeological documents, photographs, maps, and quotes from the bible for every story complete this book for the whole family. The stories were prepared in consultation with theologians, educationalists, and key church representatives, and are sensitively illustrated in enduring, classic watercolors.