{"product_id":"readers-digest-whos-who-in-the-bible-an-illustrated-biographical-dictionary-hardcover","title":"Reader's Digest Who's Who in the Bible: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEditor's at Reader's Digest\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive, easy-to-use, and beautifully illustrated guide to more than 500 Biblical characters\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat made Abraham, a peaceful man, become a warrior? Who were the women in King David's life? When was the last king of Judah led off into captivity? Was Mary Magdalene a sinner or a woman possessed? The pages of the Bible are filled with stories of fascinating men and women: saints and sinners, the faithful and the foolish, lovers and liars, giants and generals, priests and prophets, the brave and the cowardly, heathens and healers, the pious and the pitiful. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Originally published in 1994, \u003ci\u003eWho's Who in the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e offers in-depth portraits of more than 500 biblical characters, both well-known and more obscure, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eJacob, scheming to win his brother's birthright and his father's blessing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDavid, whose adultery led to murder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaul, persecutor of Christians transformed into the tireless missionary Paul\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGehazi, struck with leprosy for his greed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLydia, Paul's first convert in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition, this beautifully illustrated, clearly written, easy-to-use reference features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNearly 400 color illustrations, including 50 specially commissioned paintings, put faces behind the names\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaps pinpoint 10 turning points of biblical history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenealogies help make sense of the people in the Bible, from the generations of Adam to the family of Herod the Great\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoxes about such diverse topics as Israel's hostile neighbors, surrogate motherhood, Jewish festivals, sources for the four Gospels, the fate of the 12 apostles, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrigins and meanings of names clarify and give new insight into stories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePronunciation guides make reading the Bible simpler\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiblical citations speed you to chapter and verse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross references and a full Index lead you quickly to where you want to go\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Everyone in the Bible,\" a comprehensive 24-page list of nearly 4,000 names, identifies each person and gives the first biblical citation for each\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAll in all, \u003ci\u003eWho's Who in the Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable companion to your family Bible as well as an outstanding reference book. You will turn to its attractive, fact-checked pages again and again for essential background information and spiritual enrichment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global multi-brand media company that educates, entertains and connects audiences around the world. It publishes 92 magazines, including 50 editions of \u003ci\u003eReader's digest\u003c\/i\u003e, the world's largest paid-circulation magazine. With a rate base of 5.5 million and more than 32 million readers, \u003ci\u003eReader's digest\u003c\/i\u003e is the largest magazine in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 11 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770596229408,"sku":"9781621454564","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/610e102c5f065a642683d121c6572f66.webp?v=1780374800","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/readers-digest-whos-who-in-the-bible-an-illustrated-biographical-dictionary-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}