The Illustrated Bible Story by Story

The definitive visual guide to the Bible, lavishly illustrated with over 2,000 paintings, maps, and artefacts

Revisit the most important Bible stories with this comprehensive visual guide.

Packed with maps, archaeological sites, historical artefacts, and fact-filled panels that explore and explain stories from the best-selling book of all time, The Illustrated Bible covers every major covenant, prophecy, miracle, and parable in the Old and New Testaments.

Discover why the Bible has absorbed readers for centuries and understand its position as a historical record as well as a religious document. Follow the course of the Old and New Testaments from start to finish, and trace the events and places that have shaped the scriptures. Learn about the key figures -- from Adam and Eve to Abraham and Moses, and John the Baptist to Peter and Paul - and discover significant sites such as Jerusalem and Rome.

Full of comprehensive timelines detailing key events combined with biblical quotations and references, this book makes it easier than ever to navigate around the verses, chapters, and books of the Bible. Authenticated by a team of expert biblical scholars and historians, this guide enables you to enjoy and understand the Bible as never before.

About the Author

Father Michael Collins studied Philosophy, Greek, and Roman Civilization at University College Dublin and graduated from the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archeology in Rome. Michael has published books in 12 languages, including DK's The Vatican, and Pope Francis, and he has contributed to other DK titles including Journey and Books That Changed History.