Nelson's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Bible Facts

by Packer, J. I.; Tenney, Merrill C.; White, William; Thomas Nelson Publishers

• ISBN13: 9780840719744
• ISBN10: 0840719744
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-08-01
• Publisher: Nelson Reference & Electronic Pub

Summary

The convenient topical arrangement of this encyclopedia is a key to unlocking the wonders and mysteries of the Bible, its people, and its cultures. Forty-five major sections cover over 6,000 topics such as law, trade, transportation, and family life. Over 300 black and white and full-color photographs vividly illustrate the entries in this all-in-one guide to the riches of Scripture. Includes comprehensive index.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Preface	v
Editor's Preface	vi
Bible History	1	(19)
Bible Chronology	20	(23)
Text and Translations	43	(22)
Archaeology	65	(22)
Pagan Religions and Cultures	87	(13)
The Egyptians	100	(12)
The Babylonians and Assyrians	112	(10)
Ugarit and the Canaanites	122	(11)
The Persians	133	(15)
The Greeks and Hellenism	148	(14)
The Romans	162	(13)
The Geography of Palestine	175	(29)
The Minerals and Gems of Palestine	204	(9)
The Animals and Insects of Palestine	213	(24)
Plants and Herbs	237	(18)
Agriculture	255	(8)
Tools and Implements	263	(9)
Trade	272	(13)
Transportation	285	(10)
Warfare and Weapons	295	(18)
Israel's Government	313	(12)
Money and Economics	325	(10)
Languages and Writing	335	(9)
The Literature of the Bible	344	(21)
The Poetry of the Bible	365	(13)
Laws and Statutes	378	(18)
Worship Rituals	396	(15)
Family Relationships	411	(10)
Women and Womanhood	421	(11)
Marriage and Divorce	432	(9)
Birth and Infancy	441	(10)
Childhood and Adolescence	451	(8)
Diseases and Healing	459	(8)
Food and Eating Habits	467	(11)
Clothing and Cosmetics	478	(13)
Architecture and Furniture	491	(7)
Music	498	(6)
The Jews in New Testament Times	504	(10)
Jesus Christ	514	(15)
The Apostles	529	(11)
The Early Church	540	(12)
Paul and His Journeys	552	(13)
Outline of the Books of the Bible	565	(46)
People of the Bible	611	(82)
Places of the Bible	693	(54)
Acknowledgments	747	(1)
Index	748	(37)
Maps	785