John a Beck

Discovery House Bible Atlas John a Beck

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Jacket Description/Back: "The Bible tells the stories of people and events, but it also is a book about place," writes John A. Beck. "Teaching via landscape is interwoven into the fabric of the Bible's communication." With its scores of full-color maps, photographs, detailed commentary, and much more, the "Discovery House Bible Atlas" helps you grasp the vital connection between the land of the Bible and the teachings and events of Scripture. Covering the full sweep of the Holy Land--from the Coastal Plain, to the Central Mountain Range, to the Jordan Valley, to the Transjordan Plateau--this fascinating volume provides big-picture and on-site views that bring new vibrancy and meaning to God's Word. "Those living in the Promised Land had the settings for Bible stories all around them," writes Beck. This atlas helps you see that land as if it were your own home country. From little-known cities to famous landmarks, you'll learn the significance of these locations and why, even today, they are relevant to your relationship with the Lord. Biographical Note: Dr. John A. Beck is a scholar, educator, and writer with extensive experience in biblical geography. He has a PhD in theology and Old Testament from Trinity International University and is an adjunct faculty member at Jerusalem University College in Israel. His passion is to make the wisdom of the Bible understandable to Christians, and he has been writing on the topic of biblical geography for more than sixteen years, both within and outside of the Middle East. Publisher Marketing: With scores of full-color maps, photographs, detailed commentary, and much more, the "Discovery House Bible Atlas" helps you grasp the vital connection between the land of the Bible and the teachings and events of Scripture. Covering the full sweep of the Holy Land--the Coastal Plain, the Central Mountain Range, the Jordan Valley, and the Transjordan Plateau--this fascinating volume provides big-picture and on-site views that bring new vibrancy and meaning to God's Word. From little-known cities to famous landmarks, you'll learn the significance of these locations and why, even today, they are relevant to your relationship with the Lord. Contributor Bio:  Beck, John A John A. Beck (PhD, Trinity International University) has taught courses in Hebrew and Old Testament at various colleges and universities for more than 20 years. He currently is an adjunct faculty member at Jerusalem University College in Israel. His articles have appeared in numerous academic journals and books. His books include "The Land of Milk and Honey: An Introduction to the Geography of Israel", "God as Storyteller: Seeking Meaning in Biblical Narrative", "A Visual Guide to Bible Events", " A Visual Guide to Gospel Events", and more. Beck lives in Wisconsin.