This volume offers a detailed understanding of the crucial Jewish ceremonies. All are deeply rooted in Old Testament Scripture.

A graphic exploration of the calligraphy of ancient writings and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts. It describes and graphically illustrates the evolution and art of ancient writings from as early as the 19th century BC.

This volume aims to give the non-expert reader an in-depth understanding of the ancient boat from the Sea of Galilee exhibited at the Yigal Allon Museum at Kibbutz Ginosar, the story of her discovery and excavation and, most importantly, her significance for illuminating Jesus’ ministry.

Menashe Har-El describes the forests of the Holy Land, their distribution and composition in the distinctive regions of the country: in the mountains, the plain, the hills and the banks of the Jordan. A description follows of the formation of the original structure of the country and a discussion of the natural vegetation.

Though separated from the world of the Bible in time and, for many of us, also in place, a focused study of the ecology of the Bible can help restore that world to life. The role of plant and animal life reaches from basic subsistence to biblical imagery.

Topography, climate and natural forces shaped the lives of the people of the Ancient Near East and affected their different cultures, economies and modes of life. Their relationship and interaction account for the richness, depth and majesty of the biblical narrative.

Understanding the Gospels as Ancient Jewish Literature deals with the Gospels’ role as part of a collection of Greco-Roman Jewish texts (4th cent. BC–3rd cent. AD) that include the Dead Sea Scrolls and the literature of the early Rabbis.

The fascinating chapters of this volume examine the biographies of many of the most significant characters of the Bible, including the Patriarchs, Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon, Ahab, Isaiah, Josiah, John the Baptist, Jesus, Pontius Pilate, Paul, and many others.

This book aims to provide a backdrop to the Gospel scenes which depict the Lord Jesus moving through the Temple Courts, a place where he performed many of his most significant acts. The exploration of the Temple is facilitated by the richly detailed reconstruction drawings that accompany the text.

A comprehensive overview of Israel’s sanctuary throughout its history up until the first century, beginning with Genesis, it shows how the events that took place on Mount Moriah established this site as a holy place of huge significance for mankind.

The Samaritans are a small people that claims to descend from the ancient Israelites and have continued the Northern Israelite lineage and heritage. Understanding the Israelite-Samaritans is a richly illustrated narrative of a unique community surviving despite the odds since biblical times.

This Atlas tells the intriguing story of the revival of Jewish life in the land of Israel.

An unequalled elementary tool for serious Bible study, this book provides the perfect introduction to Scripture through a cartographic portrayal of Bible history and geography, with concise text, instructive photographs, and detailed maps.

Understanding the land of Jesus is a necessary component to comprehending the message he proclaimed. The maps in this book and the text that accompanies them can serve as a guide for the Christian reader to navigate the geographical stages in the Gospel accounts.

Who were the Maccabees, why did they revolt, and why is this important to Christian students of the Bible? Because the books of the "Protestant Canon" are silent during this period, many Christians are ignorant of these events and how they impacted Jewish life and culture.

The lands of the Bible have been aptly described as the "stage" on which the people who grace the pages of the New Testament moved. By understanding the dynamic of place, we open a window into other aspects of personal and communal life: political, economic, social and religious.

A comprehensive look at the Old Testament, this volume examines each book of the OT and offers a view from the perspective of those who wrote the texts and lived in ancient times. Cultures that lived in, occupied, and influenced the Israelites throughout history are examined.

The national boundaries of the Land of Israel and its tribes and surrounding nations are discussed at length in this profusely illustrated volume. Dozens of maps, photographs, and illustrations supplement the text.

Most of us have no idea where our beliefs came from. We hold on to and act on them but rarely take the time to examine them. This book will help us put our beliefs under a bright light. Some will pass the test and be held more firmly; others will be changed or discarded. We will emerge from the process, however, strengthened and encouraged and blessed.

Churchgoing only seems monotonous and mundane because our eyes are blinded to the supernatural wonder that is taking place all around us as we worship. This book helps us perceive the significance of worship and guides us through the spiritual actions of a worship service.

F.F. Bruce lets the Bible speak for itself in this brief but illuminating introduction to the past, present, and future work of Jesus. It's a perfect starting point for both individual and group study.