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[Nelson's Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts, 3rd Edition] [By: Thomas Nelson] [January, 2010]
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Published January 18, 2010
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August 15, 2026
I hope my brief review will spark interest in this book that has remained unknown to so many readers. I suspect that the errant listing on Goodreads has kept the book hidden from Bible students who frequent here. For some reason, it is said to have zero pages, but in actuality, it has 647. I kept updating the page as I progressed, even though Goodreads was in error. I thought the error would have originated at Amazon, but that is not the case.
I will start with the obvious. A book of maps and charts is expected to have maps and charts. You will find that in this book, but so much more! Each book of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is explored in various ways. First, there are passages with paragraphs that explain in layman's terms the historical setting at the time of writing. Next, there is the identification of who is believed to be the author and why. Then, there are charts, photos, and outlines to demonstrate the form of the book being explored. All of these are key to helping the reader make sense of names and places that would otherwise seem out of reach.
I read this as an eBook on a browser at my PC. Unfortunately, I found many of the map labels were too small for me to read. When I scrolled the map to zoom, the font became blurry. Hopefully, this was not an issue for those who read it in print or on a Kindle.
The chapter on Revelation had charts about the seven churches. I was surprised that there were no charts about the vials, trumpets, or thunders. But there was an unbiased explanation of the various views about the end-time tribulation, judgment, rapture, and millennium (not necessarily in that order).
I am confident that this book will enhance the understanding of all Bible students, whether new converts or seasoned believers!
I will start with the obvious. A book of maps and charts is expected to have maps and charts. You will find that in this book, but so much more! Each book of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is explored in various ways. First, there are passages with paragraphs that explain in layman's terms the historical setting at the time of writing. Next, there is the identification of who is believed to be the author and why. Then, there are charts, photos, and outlines to demonstrate the form of the book being explored. All of these are key to helping the reader make sense of names and places that would otherwise seem out of reach.
I read this as an eBook on a browser at my PC. Unfortunately, I found many of the map labels were too small for me to read. When I scrolled the map to zoom, the font became blurry. Hopefully, this was not an issue for those who read it in print or on a Kindle.
The chapter on Revelation had charts about the seven churches. I was surprised that there were no charts about the vials, trumpets, or thunders. But there was an unbiased explanation of the various views about the end-time tribulation, judgment, rapture, and millennium (not necessarily in that order).
I am confident that this book will enhance the understanding of all Bible students, whether new converts or seasoned believers!
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