Presents over two hundred entries on physical objects, animals, concepts, groups, titles, cultures, events, places, and pagan gods that are referred to in the Bible.

Product Description: The Bible has had a tremendous influence on world history and culture, but it is largely unfamiliar to many students. This book relates the Bible to a wide range of literary works commonly read by students and thus helps students understand these texts as well as the cultural and historical contexts surrounding them...read more