Concise Bible Atlas

by J. Carl Laney

Book Overview

Understanding biblical geography allows one to more fully comprehend the dramatic events of the Bible. This popular-level historical and geographical survey of the Bible acts as a handbook to help the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565633660
• ISBN13: 9781565633667
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Good Bible Atlas

Laney has written a good supplement for better understanding the geography and history mentioned in the Holy Bible. The book contains 16 chapters: 1. The Primeval Period (Creation to 2166 BC). 2. The Patriarchal Period (2166 to 1876 BC). 3. The Egyptian Sojourn (1876 to 1446 BC). 4. The Wilderness Wanderings (1446 to 1406 BC). 5. The Transjordan Settlement (1406 BC). 6. The Conquest of Canaan (1406 to 1375 BC). 7. The Period of the Judges (1375 to 1050 BC). 8. The United Monarchy (1050 to 931 BC). 9. The Divided Monarchy (931 to 722 BC). 10. The Solitary Kingdom of Judah (722 to 586 BC). 11. The Babylonian Exile (586 to 537 BC). 12. The Restoration of Judah (537 to 430 BC). 13. Between the Testaments (430 to 5/4 BC). 14. The Life of Christ (5/4 BC to AD 33). 15. The Early Apostolic Period (AD 33 to 70). 16. Israel Since the Biblical Period (AD 33 to Present Times). I have often referred to the text when trying to better understand the history and geography of the area. The book is supplemented by pictures and about 40 maps. I've seen better pictures and maps in other titles, but these will suffice. All in all, a recommended supplement. Read and enjoy!

A Very Readable Overview of Bible History & Geography

I have assigned Laney's CONCISE BIBLE ATLAS for a couple of semesters now as the text for the college class I teach on Bible History and Geography. Other bible atlases contain more appealing maps, but Laney's book shines in its written text. Each of the sixteen chapters describes a period of history, from the primeval period to the present, from the perspective of the biblical record and the lands involved. Geographical features are highlighted for each historical period. I recommend the book for anyone looking for an historical survey of the biblical period and the lands involved. And with only 261 pages, the book is not a lengthy read.

Puts the events of the Bible into a proper perspective.

The unique geography of Israel and other Biblical locations is described as a backdrop to the events of the Bible. The time period covered is from about 2166 B.C. to 70 A.D. An additional chapter is devoted to events from the Biblical period to the present. Forty maps and over fifty photographs are included. I found the book invaluable in helping to put the events of the Bible into a proper historical and geographical perspective.