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NOTE: We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Bible Atlas, a captivating new section of our blog, debuting on Friday, April 25, 2025. This dynamic resource will feature a growing collection of articles, offering vivid visuals and in-depth insights into the lands and peoples of the Bible. While the initial selection of articles will be modest, we plan to expand this section over time to include hundreds of entries, enriching your understanding of these sacred landscapes. Our goal is to bring the Bible to life for you, the reader, by fostering a deeper connection to its historical and geographical context, making your exploration both educational and inspiring.

The Bible Atlas offers a comprehensive geographical and historical guide to the lands and regions where the events of Scripture unfolded, providing readers with accurate, biblically faithful context for understanding the inspired Word of God. Rooted in the historical-grammatical method of interpretation, this atlas presents the real-world locations connected to God’s dealings with humanity from the creation account through the culmination of the gospel message in the first century. These settings are not mere backdrops but integral components of biblical history, shaping the lives of the patriarchs, prophets, kings, apostles, and most importantly, the mission of Jesus Christ.

This atlas avoids speculative reconstructions and remains grounded in literal Bible chronology, incorporating archaeological and geographical evidence where it aligns with the biblical record. The focus remains on what Scripture affirms, carefully distinguishing between what is clearly revealed and what belongs to historical study.

The Bible Atlas is divided into three essential sections:

(1) The Biblical Setting

This section provides an overview of the geography of the biblical world, including the rivers, mountains, plains, deserts, and seas that appear throughout Scripture. It introduces key regions such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Canaan, and the Mediterranean, showing how these locations frame the unfolding of redemptive history. Readers will gain insight into the physical landscapes that influenced the journeys of Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and others.

(2) The Old Testament Period

Tracing the history from Creation through the patriarchal period, the Exodus in 1446 B.C.E., the conquest of Canaan, the united and divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities, and the return from exile in 537 B.C.E., this section maps the major events of the Old Testament against their geographic realities. Key cities, nations, battle sites, and prophetic regions are identified, helping readers see how God’s promises and judgments were carried out in specific historical places.

(3) The New Testament Period

Focusing on the lands of Judea, Galilee, Samaria, the Decapolis, Asia Minor, Macedonia, and Rome, this section presents the settings of Jesus’ ministry, the work of the apostles, and the spread of the gospel in the first century. It highlights significant locations such as Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Antioch, Corinth, and Ephesus, and traces the missionary journeys of Paul and the early church’s expansion as recorded in Acts and the epistles.

(4) The Promised Land

The Promised Land, as outlined in Jehovah God’s covenant with Israel (Ex. 23:31; Num. 34:1-12; Josh. 1:4), is a geographically diverse region, encompassing a narrow strip of territory roughly 300 miles long and 35 miles wide, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea to the lands east of the Jordan River. This land, historically settled by the Israelites from Dan to Beer-sheba (about 150 miles), features a remarkable variety of physical features, including rugged mountains, fertile valleys, life-giving rivers, and serene lakes. The central highlands, with peaks like Mount Carmel and Mount Gilboa, contrast with the deep Jordan Rift Valley, home to the Jordan River and the Dead Sea, the earth’s lowest point. The coastal plain along the Mediterranean supports lush vegetation, while the Negev Desert in the south challenges with its arid climate and sparse flora. Rivers like the Jordan and streams like the Yarmuk sustain fertile regions, fostering crops such as wheat, olives, and figs, while the Sea of Galilee teems with life. The climate varies from temperate in the north, with ample rainfall, to hot and dry in the southern deserts, creating a microcosm of the earth’s extremes. This divinely promised land, with its rich soil and diverse ecosystems, reflects the beauty and abundance Jehovah intended for His people, foreshadowing a future paradise of global splendor.

Through this Bible Atlas, readers can better visualize the truth of Scripture and appreciate the faithfulness of Jehovah across time and space. These lands are not mythic or symbolic—they are real places where the God of the Bible acted decisively in human history. By exploring the geographical world of the Bible, believers are equipped to deepen their understanding of God’s Word and grow in their confidence in its historical truth.