Describes the history of the Holy Land, discusses the story of the Bible, identifies the people who appear in the Scriptures, and looks at the cultures of peopl

"This Concise Bible Encyclopedia has been designed to provide vital background information to the Bible. It uses most of the text of 'The Lion Encyclopedia of t

'The Lion Handbook remains arguably the best single volume introduction to the Bible.' Andy Bannister The Lion Handbook to the Bible was first published in 1973

Designed as a highly accessible reference book for those wanting to understand the Bible, this book brings together information from a whole range of sources, p