Bible Atlas: A Manual of Biblical Geography and History

Jesse Lyman HurlbutProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.2
Word count
585K words
Chapters
59

Tags

English Originals Historical GeographyReligion Human GeographyHistorical ReappraisalScience EnlightenmentIllustrated GuideGeography ScienceAcademic StudyPopular ExplanationEclectic ReadingCultural ChangeFolk Customs

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Bible Atlas: A Manual of Biblical Geography and History by Jesse Lyman HurlbutAuthor: Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman, 1843-1930,Language: English, Class: G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation, Release Date: Oct 22, 2012

Editor's review

Bible Atlas: A Manual of Biblical Geography and History was written by the American religious educator Jesse Lyman Hurlbut (1843–1930) as a handbook combining biblical geography and history. Unlike an ordinary atlas, it uses geography and history as its organizing threads to help readers situate biblical narratives within specific regions and periods, making it a reference work. The Project Gutenberg edition is a public-domain English ebook classified under geography and history; it is suited to consultation and comparative reading rather than reading straight through. For readers who need to sort out the geography of the ancient Near East and understand the spatial setting of biblical stories, the book offers a systematic and concise framework. It is best read alongside the biblical text or other historical sources; note that maps and plates may appear differently in the electronic edition than in print, and modern maps can be consulted as needed.

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Reading tips

  1. Begin with the table of contents and locate the needed chapters by geographical region or historical period, reading for consultation.
  2. Keep a biblical passage or historical chronology at hand while reading to cross-check the book's content.
  3. Map display may be limited in the electronic edition; use modern or printed maps as an aid.
  4. Take brief notes on important place names and events for later review and reference.

About the publisher

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book an atlas or a history? Both. The title identifies it as a manual of biblical geography and history; its content is organized around geography and history, with maps and plates helping readers understand the spatial and temporal setting of biblical narratives. It is best used as a reference work.
Can the maps in the electronic edition be viewed properly? How Project Gutenberg ebooks render plates varies by format and device; some maps may be unclear or require zooming. Reading on a larger screen is recommended, together with modern or other printed maps for comparison.
Can readers without a religious background understand it? Yes, but it requires some patience. The book focuses on geographical and historical information and does not rely on theological argument; general readers can use it as an introductory reference to the geography and history of the ancient Near East. Reading it alongside the biblical text makes for smoother comprehension.

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About the author

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut Author · American · 1843–1930

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut (1843–1930) was an American Methodist minister and author, born in New York City and a graduate of Wesleyan University in 1864. He devoted much of his life to Sunday-school education and the Chautauqua movement, and his writing served church teaching and the popular study of the Bible. Eight of his works are held here, including outlines for New Testament and Old Testament study, a manual of biblical geography and history, a life of Christ, Bible lessons for young people and children, a history of Chautauqua, and a practical guide to organizing and building up the Sunday school. His books are marked by clear outlines, historical and geographical background, and readable narrative suited to teachers and younger readers.