The Carta Bible Atlas - 5th Revised And Updated Edition

by Yohanan Aharoni, Michael Avi-Yonah, Ze'ev Safrai

The Carta Bible Atlas, by its original authors, Yohanan Aharoni and Michael Avi-Yonah, has consistently sought to provide precise details for each of the major events described in the Bible. As research has progressed and new discoveries have been made, the succeeding authors have revised previous material, adding fresh maps and texts to supply a more complete picture for many of the biblical narratives.
The land of Canaan/Israel/Palaestina is still a focal point for millions of Bible lovers, Jewish and Christian. The history of that geographical entity cannot be divorced from the wider context of the Ancient Near East and the Graeco-Roman world. Historical Geography, putting the Bible on the Map, is an attempt to understand the biblical events in their ecological and socio-cultural context. It is an essential component of biblical studies if one truly desires to empathize with the ancient people whose religious experience we claim to share. This fifth edition will enrich the Bible study of all students, teachers and scholars who sincerely desire to bring the Bible down to earth.
Rainey has added a number of maps from the broader Levantine history, placing the biblical events in a solid framework of Near Eastern culture and has thoroughly revised subsequent chapters. Notley has revised and enhanced the portions dealing with New Testament events. He has also extended the reach of the atlas to the beginning of the fourth century A.D. by adding a chapter on the Holy Land according to the Onomasticon of Eusebius, bishop of Caesarea.

Do you Know the Answers? (Found in THE CARTA BIBLE ATLAS):
1) What were the origins of David's men of valor?
2) What were the beginnings of the Maccabean revolt?
3) How and when did Herod the Great rise to power?
Answers to these and endless other questions relating to the Old Testament, Intertestamental and New Testament periods can be found (with maps) in THE CARTA BIBLE ATLAS.

Featuring:
300 Maps
Over 100 Illustrations
Key to Maps according to Books of the Bible
Index to Place Names
Index to Persons
Index
Chronological Table
2 Colors

Genres: Reference, Religion, Atlases, Christian, Nonfiction, Theology, History

638 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1968

Reviews

[Erik Graff · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent reference, not only for students of the bible, but also for anyone studying Near Eastern History. One of the nicer things about the obsessive perdurance of Judeo-Christian beliefs is that it has generated so much scholarship and popularity that references like this one are widely available at low cost.

[Charity U · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent atlas!

[Richard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Incredibly in depth. It’s mind boggling how so much work and research can go into something like this and yet get the premise wrong!
God created the heavens and the Earth. Period. God parted the Red Sea. Period. And so many other historical fact that the Bible documents yet this atlas chose to come up with some alternative history. I would not suggest this for anyone who desires to use this as an accessory to reading the Bible. I was looking for something akin to how “The Atlas of Middle Earth” complimented all of Tolkien’s writings. In that sense this atlas failed.

[Fred Fanning · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is very informative and easy to read and understand. The maps are supplemented by the reading and helped the reading make sense. The history explained in the book is outstanding and should supplement any reading of the Bible. One question I didn't find an answer to was Palestine. The authors call the area of Judea and Israel Palestine throughout the book. However, no map shows that name. A recommend this book to any interested in the history of that part of the world.

[Jimmy Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you could only own one Bible Atlas, what would be your choice? The Carta Bible Atlas, 5th Edition, by Carta would be my recommendation for pastors like me and serious Bible students. I make that recommendation as a Bible Atlas nut who owns almost every one out there. It has one claim to fame that allows it to outpace the pack–It has the most maps for specific Bible events. They are unrivaled for accuracy.

Carta maps are the preeminent ones out there today. They publish larger atlases for scholars like The Sacred Bridge as well as more popular ones for general audiences. This one, now updated, however, has been the standard for years. Originally called The MacMillian Bible Atlas and a pastor’s favorite since the 1960s, five updates have only made it better. I have used an older edition for years, but I love the maps that have since been added with all my old favorites still there too. I guess my son will get my older edition so he will have a great start on a Bible atlas

The additions supplement world history among the Bible maps. They put Bible history in the larger context. The world around God’s people is important to the narrative and are part of the story in many cases. The maps are better for the Old Testament than the New, but the New Testament section is improved from previous editions.

The maps are not as vivid or colorful as those in some other atlases. There are occasions where a conclusion on Bible history or chronology is more liberal than I could accept. Still, even with those caveats, this volume is the best. Read your biblical passage and turn to the appropriate Bible map in this volume and you will see for yourself. Better still, what you are given is not beyond what would be benefical to a pastor or teacher unlike the larger volumes designed for scholars.

There are extra features like a list on all the archaeological sites in Bible lands in an appendix as well as great indexes of persons and places for cross study. You might want two or three other Bible Atlases, for great color graphics and pictures, but this is the one you must have for rich Bible study.

This volume is available at most online book retailers. Check out the Carta website to see all the fine products they put out.

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

[Jimmy Reagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best Bible atlas for the pastor would be what is now called The Carta Bible Atlas which for years was called The MacMillan Bible Atlas. I have the older edition, but the newer one is little changed and expensive. It is far superior in the OT than the NT, but even the NT maps are helpful. It is written by Aharoni and Avi-Yonah, Jewish scholars who lived in the Bible lands. I doubt they were believers, but the OT was the heritage of their people and they put together the best. The graphics are not spectacular, but the number of maps for even lesser-known events make them always my first choice.

[Dmcconkey · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference work that looks at the Bible from Historical Geographic perspective – places the scripture in context of the land.

[Thom Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This came up when I called for "The Macmillan Bible Atlas"--same author, Yohanan Aharoni. Highly recommended , shows every route ever taken in the Bible and location of all known sites.

[Covenant Presbyterian Springfield Ohio]

Call Number: 220.9 AHA

We have the 1968 edition.

Available.

[Herbert Jacques]

sorry, l can't open it. What to do?

[Dmcconkey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource, used with my senior high school class. Was able to project on the screen as they followed in their own atlas. Helped greatly with explanations!