The ancient world of the Bible

Day, Malcolm, author.

Book 1994

In a combination of dramatic storytelling, carefully researched historical information, and intriguing scientific speculation, the reader will experience the epic Bible tales as they may have really unfolded. Spectacular illustrations, detailed maps and a time line further reveal where major Biblical figures lived and traveled.

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Bible stories, English Old Testament

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ISBN:

9780670856077
067085607X

Description:

78 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Adam and Eve
Cain and Abel
Noah's Ark
The tower of Babel
Sodom and Gomorrah
The promise to Abraham
Abraham and Isaac
The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah
Jacob and Esau
Rachel and Leah
Joseph and his brothers
Joseph and the great famine
The Pharoah's slaves
Moses and the burning bush
The exodus
Moses and the ten commandments
The fall of Jericho
Deborah the prophetess
Samson in the temple
The story of Ruth
David and Goliath
The capture of Jerusalem
Solomon's temple
The visit of the Queen of Sheba
Jezebel and the palace of ivory
Jonah and the great fish
The fall of Israel
Hezekaih's troubles
The burning of Jerusalem
Life in Babylon
Psalms and music
Belshazzar's feast
Queen Esther
The return to Jerusalem

LCCN:

94060486

Control Number:

56084

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