The MAP: Making the Bible Meaningful, Accessible, Practical

by Nick Page

Your Tour Guide through the Bible The MAP is a smart, user-friendly guidebook for anyone who wants to explore the world of the Bible. It’s informative, thought-provoking, fun to read, and full of fascinating facts and illuminating graphics. Tackling the Bible with creativity, honesty, and humor, The MAP helps you understand how the Bible works, guides you through it, and shows you both its high points and its easily missed places of interest. The MAP • Quick an at-a-glance introduction to every book of the Bible • Bible a lighter look at difficult issues • Puzzling explanations of things that make you go “hmmm . . .” • The Route a street map showing you how each biblical book is put together • important events and themes of the Bible • Bible introductions to the cities and countries of the Bible • Details, fascinating facts that otherwise might go unnoticed • a guide to opposing interpretations • Brief a quick summary of the lives of major Bible characters • Plus―over fifty maps, timelines, and diagrams that bring the world of the Bible to life

Genres: Religion

400 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2004

About the author

Nick Page lives in Oxfordshire, UK, with his wife Claire, their three daughters and a dog called Bill.

As well as writing books, he works with a number of campaign groups and NGOs. He is also a popular speaker for churches, church weekends and other events. events, etc.

His main focus is on church history – particularly the early church. Recent work includes A Nearly Infallible History of Christianity, and the Longest Week trilogy.

As well as writing many books for adults (or at least those who think they are adult) he has also written many books for children.

Reviews

[Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I very much enjoyed this book at first, and think it does have some good parts, after a thorough read I have reason to doubt it's complete Biblical accuracy, and felt that the author injected too much of his own personal opinion. It's decent for reference if you are already familiar with the Bible and will be able to pick out and overlook the inaccuracies, but for newer believers who aren't as well versed it might lead them to the wrong conclusions and ideas.

[Marnie Cushing · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't agree with some of the commentary. may still use it as a reference but won't read it cover to cover.