Author: Dr. Tang Jianlun
Code #0093
"For those who read the Bible, study the Bible, learn theology, or preach, this book can truly bring the Bible to life and make it concrete."
—Preface by Pastor Wang Yiping
This book aims to guide students through a concise overview of biblical history, while simultaneously teaching them basic geography and daily life during the biblical era. It is hoped that this learning will help students fill in knowledge gaps, enabling them to better understand the causal relationships between biblical events and the overall context of the biblical period, providing them with the historical background and details of people's daily lives. When they read it themselves or teach others, the Bible will no longer be abstract but will be presented in a real and vivid way.
In the first five lessons, students will learn to draw concise maps that show the main geographical features of Palestine. Lessons 6-37 will guide students to mark important locations and events on biblical maps in chronological order of biblical history. These biblical history lessons will also include topics on other ancient countries, food, clothing, professions, trade and currency, as well as other related topics such as the Hebrew calendar, weather, the geography of Jerusalem, the origins of the Pharisees and Sadducees, the Apocryphal, and more. The textbook includes a set of homework assignments to help students review the key points and increase interactivity.
One of the promises of God's covenant in the Old Testament was that Abraham and his descendants would live in the land of Israel. This book is written to teach readers about this land and its role in both the Old and New Testaments. It begins by instructing readers on how to draw a map of Israel, marking important geographical locations, and then guides them through the history recorded in the Bible. Readers can also learn about the cultural highlights of neighboring countries and various aspects of daily life in biblical times. Christians who read this book will find it helpful in gaining a deeper understanding and making new discoveries while reading the Bible; it will greatly benefit both those who read and those who teach it.
About the Author
Glen L. Thompson was formerly a professor of historical theology and New Testament theology at the Asia Lutheran Theological Seminary in Hong Kong. He holds a PhD in history from Columbia University. In addition to teaching and research, he is also a Lutheran pastor who has served in churches in Africa, North America, and Asia for forty years.