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.

The Illustrated Guide to the Bible

Religion & Spirituality

J.R. Porter

Christian Books & Bibles

Barnes&Noble Books

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The Lost Bible: Forgotten Scriptures Revealed

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The Bible is the basis of two of the world's great religions, Judaism and Christianity, and it has had an immeasurable impact on Western culture

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The Illustrated Key to the Bible

Elan Press

The Bible is the basis of two of the world s great religions, Judaism and Christianity, and has had an immeasurable impact on Western culture. It remains a powerful means of spiritual guidance and a work of challenging profundity, charged with the deepest emotions and containing some of the most compelling stories ever told. For countless generations it has been a source of inspiration to artists, a comfort in suffering, and a focal point for reflection on the mysteries of life.
 Now, The Illustrated Guide to the Bible distills the essence of this great work in over one hundred generously 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. Beautifully illustrated with over 300 full-color reproductions, photographs and maps, the authoritative and engaging and engaging essays emphasize biblical narratives and context. The substantial introduction brings together the latest scholarship on how the Bible was written, compiled and handed down from generation to generation. The main body of the Guide, divided into two sections, offers a treatment of the Hebrew Scriptures and the extraordinary history of the Israelites and a discussion of the New Testament and life of Jesus. Each essay places its subject in historical and geographical context, and compares themes presented in the Bible with corresponding myths from a variety of cultures. Boxed sidebars throughout provide interesting background information on important themes and symbols (such as the dove and the lily) and full-color maps help illustrate places and events (such as the city of Babylon and Paul s final voyage to Rome). The final section presents an invaluable cross-referenced book-by-book summary of the Bible , a glossary of biblical terms, and a comprehensive bibliography and index.
 Superbly illustrated with photographs of art, artifacts, and landscapes, and with magnificent paintings, charts, maps, and family trees, the highly accessible Illustrated Guide to the Bible, is an excellent companion to this great work. It is an essential volume for every home and library, the first place to turn for information on the seminal book for Western culture.

Konecky&Konecky

A fascinating selection of sacred Jewish and Christian texts excluded from the Old and New Testaments by their compilers, The Lost Bible contains unofficial scriptures, alternative versions of biblical events and texts from the controversial Gnostic movement, long condemned by Church Fathers as false and hereticalHighly accessible and superbly illustrated, this book presents an astonishing range of powerful and beautiful writings, rich in character, incident, spiritual profundity and literary merit. In the centuries around the beginning of the Common Era, the Jewish people drew spiritual inspiration from hundreds of sacred stories, not just those that make up the Hebrew Bible we know today. Early Christianity also possessed a wealth of writings considered authoritative; many of these did not become part of the New Testament, although they remained popular among believers and were important in spreading the faith.
After the Jewish and Christian canons were established, many of these works disappeared into obscurity, some of them suppressed by prominent figures within the burgeoning Christian Church. Some writings were entirely lost, while others survived in translations; some were widely known, while others circulated only among small groups and sects. But many continued to animate and influence the faithful, and provided a rich source of popular legends and traditions. 
With deft and profound scholarship, the late Professor Roy Porter presents the general reader with a selection of these extraordinary and beautiful works, assessing their context, character and importance. More than 100 text extracts are presented and discussed, ranging from what are claimed to be the very words written by Eve herself to a treasury of legends that include the strange miracles and violent outbursts of the boy Jesus. Each entry consists of an introduction and an enlightening commentary, alongside the translated extract in clear, up-to-date language.

Shelter Harbor Press

An essential guide to one of history's most celebrated and misunderstood iconoclasts"Jesus Christ" combines authoritative scholarship, narrative verve and superb color illustration to produce an accessible overview of the life and significance of one of the most influential, complex and charismatic figures in history. Drawing upon the Gospels and other evidence to present a full and comprehensive account of Jesus life, Porter recounts the miracles and other extraordinary episodes, including historical and mythical precedents, to trace the changing interpretations of Jesus through the ages, from revolutionary to mystic to prophet.Including a richly illustrated commentary on Jesus many depictions in art by an expert on Christian iconography, this is an essential reference work for any library or home.

Jesus Christ: The Jesus of History, The Christ of Faith

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

From the Garden of Eden to the fiery book of Revelation, ""The Illustrated Guide to The Bible"" distills the essence of the earthshaking tome that helped shape the western world and continues to offer inspiration, guidance and comfort to billions of people worldwide.With his extensive scholarship, lively storytelling and unrivalled passion for the subject matter, Porter brings to vibrant life the figures, places, episodes, and themes of arguably the greatest stories ever told. Offering depth and clarity, ""The Illustrated Guide to the Bible"" not only brings the many characters and events to life, it also explores the underlying significance of topics and explains the meaning of important themes and symbols. Including a highly useful book-by-book summary of what is still the most widely distributed book in the world, this is an essential reference work for any home or library.

The Illustrated Guide to The Bible: The Greatest Stories Ever Told

History

World

In the years leading up to the Common Era, the Jewish people drew faith from hundreds of sacred writings, many of which claimed to contain the words of prophets, kings and patriarchs—even Adam. Similarly, the early Christians produced a wealth of texts that the established Church dismissed or branded heretical: they range from legends about the boy Jesus to the mystical Gnostic gospels. Because these powerful, often beautiful works were written out of the Jewish and Christian Bibles, for centuries most remained unknown outside a small circle of theologians and academics. With profound scholarship, Professor J. R. Porter has now gathered these ancient texts in a richly illustrated anthology, pairing translated extracts in accessible, modern language with commentaries that illuminate their character and importance.

The Forgotten Bible: The Unknown Jesus, Visions of the Apocalypse, Prophets and Patriarchs

Watkins Publishing

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