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"The DK Illustrated Family Bible" is based on the "New International Version Bible." The primary editor is Claude-Bernard Costecalde [who] has a masters degree in theology, as well as a diploma in advanced studies in anthropology, philosophy, and semitic languages and a doctorate in the science of religions--both from the Sorbonne, Paris. . .Dr. Costecalde is committed to producing books about the Bible for both Christian and non-religious readers. [The illustrator], Peter Dennis studied at Liverpool Art College. After a period teaching art he became a full-time illustrator, specializing in historical material. . .and has illustrated more than 500 books. . . This work was first published in the United States in 1997. In addition to Costecalde, this work is the result of many consultants, including religious, historical, Old Testament, and New Testament consultants. The U. S. consultants represented the Jewish, Catholic and Lutheran faiths."This superbly illustrated Bible interprets the text of all the most important stories in the Old and New Testaments, making it an essential Bible reader for the whole family. 'The DK Illustrated Family Bible' uses original texts selected from the New International Version, a Bible that is faithful to the original and written in accessible language. Key words, phrases, and concepts are fully explained in the illustrated side panels, and the relevant chapter and verse numbers are clearly marked. Source: The book's dust jacket. This book is well indexed

Perfect balance of bible stories, illustrations, and historical facts. Chapter & verse references are included, making it more of a bible than a storybook. ( )

Great illustrations