Bible Reference

Understanding the Twelve Tribes: Boundaries & Surrounding Nations is an in-depth, profusely illustrated treatment of the territories and boundaries of the twelve tribes of Israel as outlined in the Hebrew Bible, as well as those of their ancient neighbors.

It is quite challenging, if not impossible, to visualize the placement of the twelve tribes of Israel from reading the biblical accounts alone, which is why Understanding the Twelve Tribes is such a welcome addition to Carta’s library of scholarly and biblical reference materials. Understanding the Twelve Tribes is colorful, accessible, and affordable, making it a must-have resource for any reader of the Bible.

Written and edited by a world-class historian and a highly respected biblical scholar, with contributions by many others, The Dictionary of Daily Life in Biblical and Post-Biblical Antiquity is a unique reference work that provides background cultural and technical information on the world of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament from 2000 BC to approximately AD 600.

With 115 different articles ranging from 5-20 pages in length, this substantive reference work explains details of domestic life, technology, culture, laws, and religious practices, with extensive bibliographic material for further exploration. Whether as individual articles, individual volumes, or the complete four-volume set, this compendium of essays offers scholars, pastors, students, and professors an indispensable resource for biblical study, exegesis, and sermon preparation.