Zondervan Atlas of the Bible

The latest edition of Carl Rasmussen's ZONDERVAN ATLAS OF THE BIBLE is a keeper. Do you believe that every last place name in Scripture is a direct message from God to you? For example, Beth Dagon, Gath Rimmon, Oboth or Ziph? Then this ATLAS is for you. Or do you merely want a rough estimate of how far Bethlehem is from Jerusalem? Then keep this ATLAS on your coffee table! ***** Archeologists and other scholars are unearthing finds at a fast pace. Result: any creative Bible Atlas becomes obsolete within five years. But for the moment, this is the definitive encyclopedia for both specialist and generalist. Whatever your views on correct timelines, the chronological maps are beautiful, abundant and detailed. The scholarly texts and bibliographies will keep you reading for months on end. ***** Finally, this book provokes good conversation. Just pay attention to what some spirited readers are concerned about -- to the effect, for example, that "you are free to believe the earth is more than 6,000 years old, you just don't have any evidence" or "how can you locate the Garden of Eden on a map when the Flood wiped out all landmarks?" Enjoy ZONDERVAN ATLAS OF THE BIBLE! -OOO-