Who's Who in the Old Testament Together with the Apocrypha

Comay, Joan

ISBN 10: 0297004093 / ISBN 13: 9780297004097

Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London, 1971

About this Item

A Fine unmarked copy with gold title and motif on brown cloth boards with near Fine dustjacket which is price clipped. A large format volume of 448 pages with over 450 black and white and 16 colour illustrations and maps. A unique reference book, vivid in style that brings to life the characters of the Old Testament - its patriarchs, kings, warriors, prophets and sages, its heroes, villains and ordinary people. It tells of their migrations, battles, dynastic intrigues, their loves and hates, and their profound spiritual insights. There are some 3,000 entries and most of the text is devoted to the important characters but not one person mentioned in the OT is omitted. There is also a separate section on the Apocrypha, the collection of works that bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments. A HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.48 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST D4D Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 010399

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Who's Who in the Old Testament Together with the Apocrypha
• Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London
• Publication Date: 1971
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0297004093
• ISBN 13: 9780297004097
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion

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Synopsis

Almost 3000 entries bring all the characters of the Old Testament vividly to life; each includes a detailed biography, as well as providing the historical, geographical and Biblical context. Plus a chronology and a section on the Apocrypha.

About the Author

About the Author:
Joan Comay is also the author of Introducing Israel and The U.N. in Action.