The David C. Cook Journey Through the Bible

V.Gilbert Beers

ISBN 10: 156476480X / ISBN 13: 9781564764805

Published by Victor Books, 1996

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reprint edition. 416 pages. 10.25x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 156476480X

Bibliographic Details

Title: The David C. Cook Journey Through the Bible

Publisher: Victor Books

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis:

Now You Can Journey through the Bible from Your Living Room Chair!

The David C. Cook Journey through the Bible is a unique resource that approaches the Bible story by story. In these pages you will discover around 250 of your favorite Bible stories presented with background information in word and picture. This storehouse of authentic material includes these features:

• over 400 colorful pages of photographs, drawings, maps, and charts
• more than 100 drawings from objects or monuments of Bible times,
• over 200 photographs of Bible lands today,
• photographs of more than 50 archaeological discoveries,
• scores of reconstructions and diagrams,
• and dozens of colorful maps.

This easy-to-read, visual exploration of the Bible allows you to follow the action from Genesis to Revelation. The stories of Scripture will come alive as you travel story-by-story through Bible lands and times. You will discover how ancient people really lived—the foods they ate, the homes they lived in, the clothes they wore, the work they performed. Every library, home, church, and school will want this complete reference work on its shelves. It will enrich Sunday School lesson preparation, Bible storytelling, family devotions, and Bible study. The David C. Cook Journey through the Bible is unparalleled as a user-friendly resource!

About the Author:

Dr. V. Gilbert Beers (1928–2024) born into poverty in Sidell, Illinois, he graduated from Wheaton College in 1950 and later earned advanced degrees from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and Northwestern University. From his life experiences as a pastor, professor, and curriculum director at David C Cook Publishing, he developed biblical reference books for more than 50 years. He authored more than 160 books (selling more than 13 million copies in 100 countries), 125 of which are for children. Gil and his wife, Arlie, visited every state in the U.S. and 90 countries around the world from their home base in Elgin, Illinois. He was a beloved family man and a respected leader who had a total of 53 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.