The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook
Overview
One of the keys to grasping God’s Word is understanding how the message of each book fits into God’s unfolding plan. This innovative, fully illustrated handbook will enrich your Bible reading with fascinating insights into the Scriptures and the world in which they were written.
The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook offers the most up-to-date evangelical biblical scholarship in a format that is colorful, informative, and easy to understand. This book-by-book guide brings the Bible to life with more than
- 1,100 full-color pages,
- 500 color photos and illustrations,
- 80 maps and charts, and
- 100 articles by leading evangelical scholars.
You will discover how each part of the Bible reveals God’s overarching purposes, giving you a clearer understanding of God’s Word from Genesis to Revelation. And you’ll learn how to more effectively interpret the Bible and apply it to your life.
In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Scripture citations link directly to English translations, and important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.
Key Features
- Offers Fascinating insights into God’s Word from leading evangelical scholars
- Blends academic sophistication, pastoral sensitivity, and accessibility
- Utilizes many different forms of media that enhance the learning experience
Contents
- Part I: God’s Story (and Your Story)
- Part II: How the Bible Came to Be
- Part III: Digging Deeper into the Bible
Top Highlights
“The body of the sermon closes with the famous Golden Rule” (Page 505)
“On the one hand, the summary states that ‘Joshua took the entire land, just as the Lord had directed Moses’ (11:23), implying that the conquest was finished rather quickly. On the other hand, 11:18 indicates ‘Joshua waged war against all these kings for a long time.’” (Page 137)
“From the big picture we learn that God often works quietly behind the scenes through regular people (like you) in ways we cannot recognize until we look back and see how he has marvelously directed things in order to bless us.” (Page 163)
“God’s Response to Human Sin: Deliverance through the Abrahamic Covenant” (Page 42)
“Ironically, this story reads like a military campaign. God first goes to Ashdod, slays their god Dagon, and smites them with a plague. The people of Ashdod surrender, and God moves on to besiege the next city, Gath, which also quickly surrenders. Next the city of Ekron capitulates. The Philistines then pay expensive tribute (the golden rats and tumors), and God returns home alone, loaded with gold, just like a conquering king. The point is that while Israel may have been defeated by the Philistines, God most certainly was not defeated by Dagon. Quite to the contrary, the God of Israel defeats Dagon and the Philistines by himself, without any Israelite involvement, further demonstrating his supreme power.” (Page 172)
Praise for the Print Edition
The greatest adventure available today is that of walking through your Bible and making it come alive. This must-have book by Hays and Duvall brings clarity and simplicity to the greatest book ever written. Enjoy the adventure.
—Keith Chancey, director, Kanakuk Institute Graduate School
I have always appreciated and respected Duvall’s and Hays’ love for both the study and application of the Scriptures. Connecting words and pictures with God’s redemptive story within its historical context is a priceless tool for both those studying and those teaching the Scriptures. This incredible resource will ignite both passion and knowledge for any student of the Scriptures. It will enable the reader to grasp God’s Word in a more powerful, meaningful way, and it will offer practical insights and visuals that make the Scriptures come alive.
—Brandon Barnard, teaching pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock, AR
Product Details
- Title: The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook
- Editors: J. Daniel Hays and J. Scott Duvall
- Publisher: Baker
- Publication Date: 2011
- Pages: 1,152
- Christian Group: Evangelical
- Resource Type: Commentaries
- Topic: Biblical Studies
About the Editors
J. Scott Duvall is chair of the department of biblical studies as well as J.C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University. He is also a copastor at Fellowship Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the author or coauthor of many articles and books, including Grasping God’s Word and Journey into God’s Word.
J. Daniel Hays is dean of the School of Christian Studies and professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He is the author or coauthor of many articles and books, including Grasping God’s Word and The Dictionary of Bible Prophecy and End Times. A former missionary to Ethiopia, Hays has also done mission work in Niger, Jordan, Myanmar, and Indonesia.