"The Moody Bible Atlas by Barry Beitzel is an astonishingly rich resource for any student of the Bible. It is packed with clear and helpful maps, accurate and readable descriptions of the various lands that play a role in the Bible, and thorough and sensible discussions about debated issues. The reader is provided not only with detailed geographical information, but with a wonderful outline of the story of the Bible."
—Douglas J. Moo, PhD
Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Wheaton College

"This revision of Barry Beitzel's earlier volume preserves its strengths while offering numerous improvements: additional maps with improved labeling and graphic features, subject headings, updated discussions of controversial matters, and new material. This useable and practical atlas offers just the right amount of information to enable the reader to comprehend that time and space context is essential to biblical interpretation."
—John N. Oswalt, PhD
Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary

"The Bible describes God who acts in history, in space, and time. The Moody Bible Atlas is the best resource I know to acquaint readers of the Bible with the space of God's acts. Beitzel's writing is interesting and clear, and the maps and illustrations are outstanding. Every reader of the Bible should have this book."
—Tremper Longman III, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies; Distinguished Scholar of Biblical Studies, Westmont College

"This is easily the best Bible atlas on the market today. Chapter 1 alone is worth the purchase price. Beitzel writes with an intimate knowledge and awareness that can only come from a seasoned scholar who has spent his professional life living in and walking through the lands he describes. And he does so through the eyes of faith. His cogent writing style, up-to-date scholarship, and excellent maps help the reader navigate the various literary, historical, geographical, and archaeological connections to better contextualize and interpret the Scriptures."
—Robert A. Mullins, PhD, Professor of Biblical Studies, Azusa Pacific University 

"The Moody Bible Atlas has always been my go-to atlas for biblical studies and research. With its excellent color maps and photos, clear text, and helpful indexes, it is designed for use by all students of the Bible, including laypeople, pastors, teachers, and scholars. I especially appreciate the author's commitment to a high view of Scripture as expressed in the preface to the third edition: 'words from God have been revealed in real time about real people in real places.' The Moody Bible Atlas informs those times, people, and places far better than any other atlas."
—Bryant G. Wood, PhD, Director of Research, Associates for Biblical Research, biblearchaeology.org

"It is hard to imagine anyone more qualified than Dr. Barry Beitzel to write a Bible atlas. For over fifty years he has been at the forefront of the study of biblical history and geography. For nearly forty years, the Moody Atlas of Bible Lands has been one of my constant companions, not only because of the obvious expertise and detail in the maps, but also the rich background commentary provided that is immensely helpful for the scholar and layperson alike. This updated edition will no doubt prove to be essential for the next generation of Bible students."
—Mark W. Chavalas, PhD, Professor of History Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

"If 'geography is a flavor' (preface), this text is a feast. At the outset, Barry Beitzel whets readers' appetites, offering rich and abundant samples of how physical geography has shaped familiar biblical narratives. The metanarrative of Scripture is at the center of the sumptuous main course. It starts with the possible locations of Edenic paradise and continues through the Spirit-empowered expansion of the church in the Roman world. Beitzel expertly marshals the vast array of biblical and extrabiblical documentary evidence and retells the biblical metanarrative, accompanying it with a robust collection of maps that help 'fill in the blanks.' Throughout, readers will savor the engaging prose, thoughtful exploration of challenges, and mastery of source materials that characterize this metaphorical banquet."
—Elaine A. Phillips, PhD, Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies Emerita, Gordon College; Adjunct Professor of Historical Geography and Academic Consultant, Jerusalem University College

"Through ease of travel and mobility in the workplace, many moderns lack connection with place. Not so most ancients or those joined to the land through agriculture or continuing family ties with a location. For the latter, 'where' is integral to identity. Beitzel presents the place of the Bible and its importance for its understanding. Detailing the physical geography of the biblical world, its setting 'on the ground,' he then traces the 'when' of historical geography and its impact on interpreting the biblical text. This valuable tool for students and teachers goes beyond simple maps, discussing options for many controversial exegetical issues, and providing references for further exploration."
—David W. Baker, PhD, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Ashland Theological Seminary

"Our GPS-guided generation suffers from an ignorance of geography, as on-the-street surveys by media personalities have embarrassingly revealed. While we may be able to navigate from place to place without a geographical understanding of the world in which we travel, biblical students cannot afford to navigate the diverse settings occupied by changing cultures over thousands of years that take us through the world of the Bible. Dr. Beitzel has given us both an accurate compass to the sites and an interpretation of the events God orchestrated to reveal the divine drama of history."
—Randall Price, PhD, Former Distinguished Research Professor of Biblical and Judaic Studies, John Rawlings School of Divinity, Liberty University

"Historical geography is an essential tool for any biblical interpreter, and The Moody Bible Atlas has been a cornerstone in this field for decades. A staple in my own reference library, I also recommend it as a resource for undergraduate student research. In this updated edition, Beitzel incorporates recent discoveries and draws upon his extensive career as a scholar and teacher, addressing key questions in the field. More than just a reference work, it serves as an invaluable introduction to historical geography and its application to biblical interpretation. A must-have for any diligent student of the Bible."
—Aubrey Taylor McClain, PhD, Shapiro Chair of Jewish Christian Studies and Associate Professor of Theology, Greenville University

"Barry Beitzel, well-known in biblical geography, now revises his previous edition and adds many new photos. The result is an atlas informed by current scholarship and yet providing a clear and readable guide to the physical description of the land and ecology as well as a detailed study of the major events related to the land's geography. Beginning with many insights in the Pentateuch and early historical books, the author provides an accurate guide through Old and New Testaments. Here is an invaluable resource for anyone who wishes to understand this key, but often neglected, dimension of Scripture."
—Richard S. Hess, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, Denver Seminary