Scripture is replete with intricate details pertaining to the ancient Israelites' trials and conquests; it is, however, surprisingly light as to the specifics of its characters' lives. Understanding Great People of the Bible: An Introductory Atlas to Biblical Biography offers a summary of collated Biblical data about the lives of the Bible's most prolific protagonists. It also aims to fill in the gaps in Scripture that have been left open to interpretation, bringing a realistic and personal layer to the ancient narrative.
Dr Paul Wright is the president of Jerusalem University College, where he lectures on Biblical History and Geography. He has written a selection of books on the people and places of the Bible, and is an ordained minister.