Jesus, A Visual History: The Dramatic Story of the Messiah in the Holy Land

by Donald L. Brake, Todd Bolen (Contributor)

Jesus, A Visual History, offers a unique vantage point into Jesus' story, introducing readers to the historical context of Gospel accounts. Its easy reading style, thorough research, and visual presentation will leave readers with a greater and lasting appreciation for Jesus the Messiah. Maps and charts summarize and visualize the events of Jesus' life, along with full-color photos and 19th-century black-and-white images of the modern sites where biblical events took place. In addition, original artwork researched for accuracy illuminates Jesus' life and work.

This engaging, visually-driven book will be valued by readers as an accessible yet accurate invitation to better understand both the Holy Land and the Savior who walked it.

Genres: History

272 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2014

Reviews

[Ruth Dahl · Rating 3 out of 5]

How this book works is each chapter is a dramatized version of the events in the life of Jesus, with gorgeous pictures and article inserts explaining some aspects of Judean life circa first century A. D.

I did like this, but the dramatization took liberties and went too far (in my opinion) in some areas.

I loved the article inserts and pictures. TBH I would have liked this better if I had read it in high school, not as part of my Bachelors

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly researched, leaving most questions unanswered. Superficial, evangelical understanding of the Bible. Claims to be a visual history, but is mostly an episodic editorializing of events in the Bible with no explanation of how they connect or build upon one another. Seems like he did a lot of research and took a lot of photos, saw that it didn't amount to much, and put it together anyway.

[ECLA Libraries · Rating 2 out of 5]

Review by Taylor P., writing student

"Brake takes the reader on a journey through Jesus’ life, providing many details and a look into the world in which Jesus lived."

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