Exploring the various aspects of the biblical world to help set the Bible in its proper context, this excellent reference work is actually like six books in one: geography, archeology, languages, textual criticism, history, and institutions are all covered here in considerable depth and detail.
Characterized by sound, up-to-date scholarship, The World of the Bible will be valuable to laypeople, pastors, and students who want to broaden their understanding of the general biblical context. Footnotes are seldom used, but the bibliographies supplied throughout the text point the reader to in-depth treatments of the various topics discussed. The color and black-and-white illustrations and maps further enhance the wealth of information presented here about the land, history, language, content, and interpretation of the Old and New Testaments.