Publisher's Synopsis
The Illustrated History of the Holy Bible by John Kitto is a comprehensive account of the events and characters that feature in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The book is richly illustrated with over 900 engravings and maps, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Bible's history and its impact on the world.The book is divided into two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Each part is further divided into chapters that cover the major events and figures in the Bible. The chapters are written in a clear and concise style, making them easy to understand for readers of all ages.The book begins with a brief introduction that provides an overview of the Bible's history and its importance to different cultures and religions. The author then delves into the Old Testament, starting with the creation story and continuing through the lives of the patriarchs, the exodus from Egypt, and the establishment of the Israelite kingdom.In the New Testament, the author covers the life of Jesus Christ, his teachings, and his crucifixion and resurrection. He also explores the growth of Christianity after Jesus' death and the spread of the religion throughout the Roman Empire.Throughout the book, the author provides insightful commentary on the Bible's meaning and significance, drawing on his extensive knowledge of biblical scholarship. The illustrations and maps help to bring the text to life, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the Bible's history and impact on the world.1868. This work is a connected account of the remarkable events and distinguished characters contained in the Old and New Testaments, and in Jewish history during the four hundred years intervening between the time of Malachi and the birth of Christ, including also the life of Christ and his Apostles; the whole embracing a period of four thousand years with notes critical, topographical and explanatory, together with chronological and other valuable tables. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
