Who's Who in the Jewish Bible
Title | Who's Who in the Jewish Bible PDF eBook |
Author | David Mandel |
Publisher | Jewish Publication Society |
Pages | 444 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0827610297 |
A guide to locating and learning about 3,000 people in the Bible
Reader's Digest Who's Who in the Bible
Title | Reader's Digest Who's Who in the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Editor's at Reader's Digest |
Publisher | Reader's Digest |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-10-08 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9781621454564 |
A comprehensive, easy-to-use, and beautifully illustrated guide to more than 500 Biblical characters What made Abraham, a peaceful man, become a warrior? Who were the women in King David’s life? When was the last king of Judah led off into captivity? Was Mary Magdalene a sinner or a woman possessed? The pages of the Bible are filled with stories of fascinating men and women: saints and sinners, the faithful and the foolish, lovers and liars, giants and generals, priests and prophets, the brave and the cowardly, heathens and healers, the pious and the pitiful. Originally published in 1994, Who’s Who in the Bible offers in-depth portraits of more than 500 biblical characters, both well-known and more obscure, including: Jacob, scheming to win his brother’s birthright and his father’s blessing David, whose adultery led to murder Saul, persecutor of Christians transformed into the tireless missionary Paul Gehazi, struck with leprosy for his greed Lydia, Paul’s first convert in Europe In addition, this beautifully illustrated, clearly written, easy-to-use reference features: Nearly 400 color illustrations, including 50 specially commissioned paintings, put faces behind the names Maps pinpoint 10 turning points of biblical history Genealogies help make sense of the people in the Bible, from the generations of Adam to the family of Herod the Great Boxes about such diverse topics as Israel’s hostile neighbors, surrogate motherhood, Jewish festivals, sources for the four Gospels, the fate of the 12 apostles, and more Origins and meanings of names clarify and give new insight into stories Pronunciation guides make reading the Bible simpler Biblical citations speed you to chapter and verse Cross references and a full Index lead you quickly to where you want to go “Everyone in the Bible,” a comprehensive 24-page list of nearly 4,000 names, identifies each person and gives the first biblical citation for each All in all, Who’s Who in the Bible is an invaluable companion to your family Bible as well as an outstanding reference book. You will turn to its attractive, fact-checked pages again and again for essential background information and spiritual enrichment.
National Geographic Who's Who in the Bible
Title | National Geographic Who's Who in the Bible PDF eBook |
Author | Jean-Pierre Isbouts |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 388 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1426211597 |
Presents a family guide to the Bible that, told through historic art and artifacts, tells the stories of biblical characters and highlights their greater meaning for mankind.
The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis
Title | The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Grove/Atlantic, Inc. |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Bible |
ISBN | 9780802136107 |
Hailed as "the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg", these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible.
Esther in Ancient Jewish Thought
Title | Esther in Ancient Jewish Thought PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron Koller |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 277 |
Release | 2014-01-09 |
Genre | Bibles |
ISBN | 1107048354 |
This book situates the book of Esther in the intellectual history of Ancient Judaism and provides a new understanding of its purpose.
Who's Who in the Old Testament
Title | Who's Who in the Old Testament PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Comay |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 484 |
Release | 2020-10-14 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1000158837 |
Who's Who in the Old Testament brings vividly to life the thousands of characters in the Old Testament, and provides: * nearly 3000 extensive entries covering every character * detailed biographical information on each character, including exactly where to find them in the Bible * the complete historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry * comprehensive chronology of the times * a section on the Apocrypha - the collection of works that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments.
Who's Who in Jewish History
Title | Who's Who in Jewish History PDF eBook |
Author | New edition revised by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 589 |
Release | 2002-09-11 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1134509774 |
From Karl Marx to the Marx brothers, the Routledge Who's Who in Jewish History presents a complete and thoroughly updated reference guide to over a thousand prominent men and women who have shaped Jewish culture. Covering twenty centuries of Jewish history it provides: * detailed biographical information on each leading figure * analysis of their role and significance both in Jewish life and the wider culture * a comprehensive chronological table displaying the history of the Jewish race * a series of maps * a useful glossary giving precise definitions of Jewish words.