National Geographic Who's Who in the Bible: Unforgettable People and Timeless Stories from Genesis to Revelation

by Jean-Pierre Isbouts

Overview

Written by best-selling author Jean-Pierre Isbouts, Who's Who in the Bible is the ultimate reference guide to the men and women in the Bible, featuring more than 2,000 entries spanning Genesis to Revelation.

From the author of In the Footsteps of Jesus and The Biblical World comes a vibrant family reference that brings to life the fascinating characters of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. From the fall of Adam and Eve to Judas' betrayal of Jesus, the key events of the Bible are expressed through the lives of hundreds of people. Told through exquisite art and artifacts, intriguing sidebars, and unique family tree features, this illuminating volume tells the stories of Biblical characters and highlights their greater meaning for mankind. Illustrated with lavish color photography and exquisite historical artwork, this reference runs chronologically, with each person listed by order of appearance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781426211591
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/05/2013
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	423,283
Product dimensions:	9.56(w) x 11.14(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

JEAN-PIERRE ISBOUTS is the author of National Geographic's best-selling books The Biblical World and In the Footsteps of Jesus and the director of Charleton Heston's Voyage Through the Bible. He is a professor at Fielding University in Santa Barbara, CA.

Editorial Reviews

"Isbouts has written an exquisite reference guide to the personalities in the Bible...The text is lavishly illustrated with art, photos, and maps that help situate the period and personalities under examination, a splendid presentation that sets it apart from similar works. Even if you own a comparable title, this well-researched and well-organized work will complement what is already on your shelf. For anyone interested in biblical studies, theology, and history, from general readers to seminary students." —Library Journal, Starred Review

“Who’s Who in the Bible is a delightful reference book. This textbook is filled with beautiful paintings, drawings and photographs from Genesis to Revelation…I collect books and this one surpasses any biblical reference book I have on my shelves.” –OrdinaryServant.com

“Who’s Who is a breathtaking compendium that belongs in the library of any religious history enthusiast.” –ParchmentGirl.com

"Impressive in size, depth and graphic appeal." -Baptists Today 

From the Publisher

★ 01/01/2014
Isbouts (humanities, Fielding Graduate Univ.; The Biblical World) has written an exquisite reference guide to the personalities in the Bible. More than 2,000 entries of varying lengths are organized across five chapters spanning Genesis to Revelation. Each chapter opens with a brief introduction describing the origin of the books and their stories with explanations of the politics, history, and institutions within those biblical texts. The second half contains an alphabetical dictionary of the men and women mentioned in the particular segment studied. Helpful features include the meaning of the person's name, if known, with a citation to the relevant text. Every chapter features magnificent color reproductions of works by artists such as Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Caravaggio; detailed and informative maps; and color photographs of objects, materials, and art unique to each biblical period. Genealogical trees and sidebars, too, cover a variety of topics: the binding of Isaac, Satan and Evil, Pharisees and Messiah, etc. Adding to its scholarly heft, Isbouts's work is backed by a board of noted biblical scholars and archaeologists. VERDICT The text is lavishly illustrated with art, photos, and maps that help situate the period and personalities under examination, a splendid presentation that sets it apart from similar works. Even if you own a comparable title, this well-researched and well-organized work will complement what is already on your shelf. For anyone interested in biblical studies, theology, and history, from general readers to seminary students. [See author Q&A, p. 140.]—Jacqueline Parascandola, Columbia Univ. Libs., New York

Library Journal