[This beautiful leatherbound and stunningly illustrated book, is half a century old, and in remarkable condition. There are some minor marks to the cover page, and to the illustrated end sheet, where a protective sleeve was used with sellotape.]
Everyone is curious about the beginnings of life; and man’s purpose on Earth. For millions of people throughout the world, the Bible answers these important questions and contains a code of values and ethics, still as valid, still as valuable, as the day it was written.
Centuries of change in our language have rendered some passages obscure and difficult to understand. In this volume – Genesis and Exodus – the Jerusalem version of the text has been chosen, mainly for its readability. The result of years of careful scholarship, it is faithful to the meaning of the ancient texts. And although it retains the dignity and beauty of the older translations, it is written in clear and modern English.
The many beautiful illustrations include carefully selected religious paintings as well as recent, full-colour photographs of the Holy Land.
These illustrations, together with explanatory historical notes, make this volume both a beautiful and informative Biblical reference work.”
