The Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts has been an excellent addition to our family’s bookshelf. It serves as a great supplement to reading the Bible at home with our children, but could also be used in a church or Bible study also. Our kids like it because when we read out of a book, say Matthew, they can look at maps of the areas mentioned in Matthew. In addition, it gives outlines and charts the major events of the book. These are all reproducible and are also located on the Thomas Nelson website. This definitely serves as a complementary tool to those who really want to do some deep reading into the Bible.
The Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts takes a closer look at each book of the Bible. It starts with a brief introduction of the book. It then talks about the author of the book. From there it goes into the time period in which it was written. Afterwards, it breaks down the themes of the book as well as the structure of how it is written. From that they give an outline of the book, have charts of events from the book, and maps in relation to the places mentioned in the book. It does a very thorough job at showing the greater picture of the each book of the Bible.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to know a little more about the books of the Bible. While reading from the Bible is insightful, seeing it outlined with charts and maps makes it easier to interpret.
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