Buy this book on-line Porter, J.R : The New Illustrated Companion to the BibleDuncan Baird, London, 1999 ISBN 9781904292890
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Fine unmarked copy in pictorial laminated boards with near Fine dustjacket as boards. A large format volume of 432 pages. Over 420 colour photographs and maps. The book distils the essence of the great work in beautifully illustrated commentaries on the major stories, places, characters and events in the Bible. In addition, the book provides an informative and detailed treatment of the life of Jesus, his teachings, his importance in history, and the early years of the Church. Professor Porter's authoritative and engaging essays focus on biblical narratives to illuminate their meanings and context. The substantial introduction brings together the latest scholarship on how the Bible was written, compiled and handed down from generation to generation, and discusses its far-reaching influence throughout history. With deft and profound scholarship, he looks at the biblical and other evidence to disentangle many of the mysteries and confusions surrounding the life of the historical Jesus. PLEASE NOTE: A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 2.1 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST D4D. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Near Fine Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Porter, J.R : The New Illustrated Companion to the Bible. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, livres d'occasion, collectables, first editions and libri rari. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |