Rose Atlas of Then and Now Bible Maps with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture

by Paul H. Wright, president of Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies)

The Best "Then and Now" Bible Atlas Ever It has Features No Other Has!

120 stunning detailed Bible maps

Clear plastic overlays of modern cities and countries so you know where Bible places are today.

Incredible insights into the lives of 30 important Bible characters. This atlas focuses on people not regions -- and how the geography affected their lives and decisions.

For example:

Know how David's clever understanding of geography and politics led to his marriage with Ahinoam of Jezreel.

Discover why Naomi, in the Book of Ruth, couldn't just move back to Bethlehem after her husband's death and use his land again.

Find out why Moses and the Children of Israel took the long southern trek from Egypt to the Promised Land, rather than the direct route.

This atlas gives you incredible insights into your favorite Bible stories. See the Table of Contents at the bottom.

Table of Contents: Rose Atlas of Then and Now Bible Maps with Biblical Backgrounds and Culture

Introduction 7
1.The Landed Context of the Biblical Story 9
2. The Patriarchs and Matriarchs: Our Fathers and Mothers 19
3. Moses: Showing Us the Way 27
4. Joshua: Courage to Conquer 33
5. Deborah and Yael: A Sweet Song of Victory 38
6. Samson: Greatness Run Amuck 42
7. Naomi and Ruth: The Way It's Supposed to Be 46
8. David and Solomon: Our Legacy 50
9. Rizpah: When Not-So-Little-Things Really Matter 65
10. Ahab and Jehoshaphat: The Fine Line Between Failure and Success 69
11. Elijah and Elisha: Going About Doing Good 78
12. Jonah: Not on My Watch 87
13. Isaiah: Vision for a Broken World 92
14. Josiah: The Last Hope 107
15. Ezra and Nehemiah: Courage to Start Over 117
16. Esther: For Such a Time as This 125
17. The Herods: Magnificent to a Fault 131
18. John the Baptist: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness 157
19. Mary and Joseph: Simple Lives Lived Extraordinarily 167
20. Jesus: The Anointed One 183
21. Pontius Pilate: The Enforcer 209
22. Peter: Out in Front 219
23. Paul: Living Under Grace 232
24. John: Someone Who Deserved the Last Word 250
Afterword 259
Bibliography 260
Index 261

Review

"In this integration of biography, history and geography, Paul Wright applies his considerable knowledge of the land to the life and times of people in both the Old and New Testaments. In his capable hands readers will see the characters of the Bible come to life in the context of the very real world in which they lived. Whether readers have been through the Bible fifty times or this is their first, the pictures, maps and extremely readable text will lead them to fresh insight into this greatest of stories." --Dr. John Walton, Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College

About the Author

About the author:

No one explains Bible geography and culture better than Dr. Paul H. Wright. He lives in Jerusalem and is the executive director of the Jerusalem University College (Institute of Holy Land Studies).

Biography of author Dr. Paul H. Wright

Dr. Paul H. Wright is President of Jerusalem University College (the Institute of Holy Land Studies) located on historic Mt. Zion adjacent to the old walled city of Jerusalem. He also teaches courses on the culture, history and geography of the lands of the Bible. Over the years Dr. Wright has led thousands of university students and adults on field studies throughout Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Egypt and the Sinai, many to out-of-the-way places not normally seen by students of the Bible.

He is also an instructor in an advanced educational program for licensed Israeli tour guides at the Yad Ben-Zvi Institute in Jerusalem, and at Tantur, a Christian research center between Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Dr. Wright holds the BA degree in anthropology from Bethel College (now Bethel University), an MA degree in the history of ancient Israel from the Institute of Holy Land Studies, an MA degree in Old Testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the M Phil and PhD degrees in Bible and Ancient Near East from Hebrew Union College. He is also an ordained minister and has, over the years, been an effective teacher in both adult and children's church ministries.

He and his wife Diane have lived in Jerusalem for fifteen years, and raised their two children there. They are active members of East Jerusalem Baptist Church, a small congregation that represents an active mix of dedicated people from all over the world who live and minister in Jerusalem and the surrounding area.

Dr. Wright finds his time in Jerusalem to be very fulfilling. "As a written record of God's work in the world, the Bible is a book that is quite real. It is a privilege to be able to explore the realities of the world of the Bible with so many students who are eager to learn on-site. There are clear connections between the ways that the people who lived in the lands of the Bible thought about God and organized their lives in ancient times, and how folks living in the same places respond to the Divine tug today. The longer I live in Jerusalem, the more I am learning to appreciate the consistent call of God on His people, and our responsibility to live whole lives that are characterized by shalom, the peace that only He can give."

sha'alu shalom yerushalayim, yishlayu ohavyich "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, may those who love you be at ease . . ." (Psalm 122:6)