Still the best book to have next to the Bible The Lion Handbook to the Bible was first published in 1973 & has been continuously in print ever since selling over 3 million copies worldwide This fascinating guide to the book that has intrigued & inspired millions of people for thousands of years comprises an authoritative yet accessible commentary on the Bible book by book & chapter by chapter alongside over 100 articles by leading scholars around the world on areas of special interest Beautifully illustrated throughout with more than 700 photographs maps & illustrations the Handbook is a pleasure to browse & read & a mine of information & insight about this crucially important book This new fifth edition has a total refresh of over 700 photographs maps & illustrations