Halley's Bible Handbook Hardback - 1961
by Henry H. Halley; Foreword by Henry H. Halley
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Readers largely describe Halley’s Bible Handbook as a compact, background-rich companion to Scripture, praised for clear book-by-book overviews, abundant maps and archaeological notes, and its ability to orient and motivate devotional reading. Many consider it a staple study aid best used alongside the Bible rather than read straight through. However, the book’s conservative, fundamentalist framing—and in older editions, polemical church history and anti-Catholic language—draw sharp criticism. Some find its archaeology dated or tendentious and its commentary too interpretive or too brief for deeper study. Overall, it’s valued by those seeking a traditional guide and polarizing for readers wanting neutral or critical scholarship.
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- Title Halley's Bible Handbook
- Author Henry H. Halley; Foreword by Henry H. Halley
- Binding Hardback
- Edition Revised
- Pages 860
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Zondervan Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.
- Publication date November 1, 1961
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780310257202 / 0310257204
- Weight 1.64 lbs (0.74 kg)
- Dimensions 7.4 x 5.12 x 1.72 in (18.80 x 13.00 x 4.37 cm)
- Category Religion - Commentaries / Reference
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 32008057
- Dewey Decimal Code 220.7
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