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Barrett’s Book Notes: ESV Bible Atlas

unnamedI have been really impressed with Crossway’s ESV Bible Atlas by John Currid and David Barrett (and no, I have no relation to David Barrett just in case you were wondering). This is an outstanding resource that will be enormously helpful not only to Bible scholars but any Bible reading Christian as they try to picture the biblical world. Notice some of the features of the book:

“Capitalizing on recent advances in satellite imaging and geographic information systems, the Crossway ESV Bible Atlas offers Bible readers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that blends technical sophistication with readability, visual appeal, and historical and biblical accuracy.

All the key methods of presenting Bible geography and history are here, including more than 175 full-color maps, 70 photographs, 3-D re-creations of biblical objects and sites, indexes, timelines, and 65,000 words of narrative description. The atlas uniquely features regional maps detailing biblically significant areas such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, Italy, and Greece. It also includes access to online maps and illustrations and a removable, 16.5 x 22-inch map of Palestine.

This carefully crafted reference tool not only sets a new standard in Bible atlases but will help ESV readers more clearly understand the world of the Bible and the meaning of Scripture.”

John McRay, Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Archaeology, Wheaton College Graduate School, says this about the book:

“During the 44 years I served as a college professor I used many good atlases. However, I have never seen one comparable to this in the breadth of material, the depth of coverage, and the outstanding quality of its impressive and abundantly illustrated maps and photos of Bible lands.”

Honestly, the book is beautifully done. It also includes a CD at the back so that you can view some of the Atlas on your computer.

I would encourage you to view this very colorful and attractive sample chapter. By the way, the book is currently 36% off at Westminster bookstore.

If you would prefer an atlas that is more concise, be sure to check out the ESV Concise Bible Atlas. Crossway has made available the chapter on the book of Exodus here.

Matthew Barrett is Tutor of Systematic Theology and Church History at Oak Hill Theological College in London, as well as the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine. He is the author of several books, including Salvation by GraceOwen on the Christian LifeGod’s Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture,  and Reformation TheologyCurrently he is the series editor of The 5 Solas Series with Zondervan. You can read more about Barrett at matthewmbarrett.com.

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