In choosing a Bible atlas, compare features and decide which has the most useful information and maps . Click here to view an interior sample of The NIV Atlas of the Bible.
Some books present Bible history in the context of world history .
These books often include a focus on archaeological finds. Others discuss Bible history in chronological order but with an emphasis on the unfolding of God's plan and work in that history. An excellent example is Albert Baylis's book on the Old Testament, From Creation to the Cross . A chronological presentation of Bible history from the standpoint of historical geography can be found in a comprehensive Bible atlas . There are also many books on biblical archaeology that provide historical background, some arranged chronologically, others organized by the books of the Bible or in dictionary form.