Photo Companion to the Bible
a unique digital resource illustrating the biblical text by chapter and verse with beautiful photographs
a unique digital resource illustrating the biblical text by chapter and verse with beautiful photographs
Ideal for: teachers, pastors, professors, and serious Bible students
Prices: $19 to $119 per volume (100 to 4,200 photos each). $569 for all 22 volumes.
“Hands down, this is the best visual resource out there! No other resource allows you to experience the Bible visually as this one does.
Whether you’re a teacher, preacher, or someone interested in better understanding the Bible, this is a must-have series.”
–Brad Gray, Pastor, Study Trip Leader, and founder of Walking The Text
3,100 photos (45–400 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Joshua 2 (110 slides)
Price: $99 $69
“What a treasure-trove of material is to be found here. With beautiful photos for almost every phrase in the book that lends itself to some identification, whether by showing an ancient artifact, multiple views of archaeological sites corresponding to the ancient cities, stunning aerial views of the landscape, helpful maps identifying places, and more. I heartily recommend this series to anyone wanting a ‘visual assist’ as they read the Bible!”
—David M. Howard, Jr., Professor of Old Testament, Bethlehem College and Seminary; author of Joshua in the New American Commentary series
2,800 photos (65–225 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Judges 4 (163 slides)
Price: $99 $69
“The Photo Companion to Judges offers thousands of images that explicate the text. Organized by chapter and easy to navigate, it is an iconographic commentary that is chock full of new and brilliant insights based on the latest archaeological and geographical research. No other product on Judges can enhance teaching as much as this unique resource.”
—Kenneth C. Way, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; author of Judges and Ruth in the Teach the Text Commentary Series
350 photos (65–135 per chapter)
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Free section: Ruth 2:1-4 (32 slides)
Price: $49 $29
“Through this spectacular set of photographs formatted as PowerPoint slides, the characters in the book and their activities come to life. I wish I had had this amazing resource when I was writing my commentary.”
—Daniel I. Block, Author of Ruth — The King is Coming! (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament)
3,000 photos (50–230 per chapter)
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Free chapter: 1 Samuel 4 (89 slides)
Price: $99 $79
“Today’s students need visual-based instruction like never before, and this remarkable set of photographs is just what we need. The notes embedded in the slides are up-to-date, and helpful in every respect. Students and teachers alike will love this Photo Companion like few other resources for Bible instruction.”
—Bill T. Arnold, Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary, and author of 1-2 Samuel (NIV Application Commentary)
2,900 photos (45–200 per chapter)
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Free chapter: 2 Samuel 2 (130 slides)
Price: $89 $69
“What a ‘fire hydrant’ flow of pertinent, revealing detail for interpreting 2 Samuel! This extravaganza adds repeated perspective and understanding—whether appreciating the sort of turf Abner & Co. would face traveling back to Mahanaim in ch. 2, or getting the ‘skinny’ on David’s conquest of Jerusalem in ch. 5, or simply visualizing the hiding places David may have used in ch. 17; at every turn one gains fresh appreciation and new insights into the text of 2 Samuel in this marvelous geographical-archaeological-cultural starter kit. There is a richness in the Photo Companion that commentaries often don’t or can’t supply.”
—Dale Ralph Davis, Former pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, and author of 2 Samuel: Out of Every Adversity
700 photos (25–150 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Esther 4 (59 slides)
Price: $69 $49
“The Photo Companion to Esther is an excellent resource for professional-quality digital photos, maps, and illustrations that will enhance any presentation of that biblical book or historical period. Conveniently packaged as PowerPoint slides, it is particularly suitable for easy classroom use. Highly recommended.”
—Karen H. Jobes, Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor Emerita of New Testament Greek & Exegesis, Wheaton College and Graduate School, and author of Esther (NIV Application Commentary)
100 photos
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Free section: Psalm 23:1 (13 slides)
Price: $39 $19
“This Photo Companion to the Bible introduces you to the lay of the land—its beauty and danger—in which Israelite shepherds work, along with their ancient traditions. Each slide is accompanied by a brief commentary that explains the photograph and its cultural relationship to the text. Use this resource to give your listeners a deeper appreciation of one of the Bible’s most famous passages.”
—Ted Weis, Adjunct Lecturer in Biblical Studies, Sterling College; Pastor, Little River Congregational Church
1,000 photos (40–190 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Daniel 3 (116 slides)
Price: $69 $59
“The Daniel volume in the Photo Companion to the Bible series is simply terrific! These high-quality PowerPoint slides include pictures with descriptions and commentary arranged for a verse-by-verse study of the biblical text. The Photo Companion will make the Bible come alive for your class or church group. I highly recommend it.”
— Stephen R. Miller, Associate Dean of Doctoral Programs and Chairman of the Old Testament and Hebrew Department, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary; author of Daniel in the New American Commentary series
more than 13,900 photos
All 8 volumes of the Old Testament:
Price: $529 $259
3,000 photos (50–240 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Matthew 4 (155 slides)
Price: $99 $89
“For those who love to teach the Gospels in their visual context, this new resource from BiblePlaces.com is the answer to a teacher’s or preacher’s fondest prayer. What Gutenberg did for the written Word, BiblePlaces.com has just done for Gospel visuals. It’s a truly remarkable resource for bringing the Gospels alive in fresh and new ways.”
—Doug Greenwold, Preserving Bible Times
2,000 photos (75–200 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Mark 6 (191 slides)
Price: $89 $79
“This is an absolutely invaluable resource that provides amazing visuals when studying the Scriptures. My students and I have benefited richly from this PowerPoint tool and I highly recommend it for every pastor and layman who is seeking to provide visual aid to their study and teaching of the Scriptures.”
-Jared Clark, Student Ministries Pastor, California
3,000 photos (80–190 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Luke 8 (165 slides)
Price: $99 $89
“The Photo Companion to the Bible is an essential resource for anyone teaching or preaching the Gospels. This database of images will enhance your presentations and help make the world of the Gospels come alive for your students. Short of visiting Israel several times on your own, this Photo Companion will also help anyone reading through the Gospels visualize the places Jesus lived.”
-Phillip J. Long, Professor of Biblical Studies, Grace Christian University
2,000 photos (40–195 per chapter)
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Free chapter: John 2 (165 slides)
Price: $89 $79
“This is a tremendous resource. As great as the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands is, I predict the Photo Companion to the Bible will be even more helpful for the preacher and teacher.”
—Tony Lawrence, Evangelist for the Church of Christ at Bybee Branch
4,200 photos (65–250 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Acts 18 (198 slides)
Price: $149 $119
“I have been looking for this sort of extraordinary resource for years. I don’t know of any other photo resource for Acts currently on this level. This collection will transform the way I teach Acts in the classroom, and it’s useful for my own thinking as I work again through the text.”
—Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, and author of Acts: An Exegetical Commentary (4 vols.)
1,600 photos (65–185 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Romans 12 (114 slides)
Price: $69 $49
“Teachers are (or should be!) finding ways to present Biblical material to students in memorable ways. Accompanying the study of the Bible with visual material is a great way to engage students. The photos and illustrations brought together in this collection should go a long way to making a class on Romans more interesting. I plan to use the resource when I teach Romans from now on.”
—Douglas Moo, Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College; author of The Letter to the Romans in the NICNT series
1,700 photos (65–200 per chapter)
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Free chapter: 1 Corinthians 13 (95 slides)
Price: $69 $49
“This photo collection is remarkable! It provides a wonderful tour of the city of Corinth and also includes pictures and interpretations of objects related to both the background and the subject of text. Viewing the slides, I felt as if I had found a pearl of great price that both informs and enriches one’s understanding of this letter. The PowerPoint format will make it particularly useful as a first-class way to introduce a study of 1 Corinthians to others.”
—David E. Garland, Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University; author of 1 Corinthians in the BECNT series
800 photos (45–115 per chapter)
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Free chapter: 2 Corinthians 4 (65 slides)
Price: $59 $49
“When I discovered the resources offered through BiblePlaces.com I was thrilled. The photos have been a tremendous help to me! They are high quality, wisely organized, and reasonably priced. As one who loves geography, history, culture, and archaeology, these images have been a tremendous blessing and have greatly enriched my ministry.”
—Pastor Joel DeSelm, South Bend, IN
650 photos (65–125 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Galatians 5 (125 slides)
Price: $49 $39
“The Photo Companion to Galatians provides a rich immersion into the lived environment of Paul and the Christians he addressed in Galatia by means of a carefully curated — and helpfully annotated — collection of photos of archaeological sites and relevant artifacts. Those who teach or preach on Galatians will find a great deal of visual material here to enrich the experience of those they lead through this important letter.”
—David A. deSilva, Trustees’ Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Greek, Ashland Theological Seminary, and author of The Letter to the Galatians in the NICNT series
500 photos (70–115 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Ephesians 3 (73 slides)
Price: $49 $39
“These photographs of ancient sites and artifacts related to Paul’s letter to the Ephesians provide a visual feast for the student of the letter. They helpfully place students of the letter into Paul’s world and make its abstract theological concepts come alive.”
—Frank Thielman, Presbyterian Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School; author of Ephesians in the BECNT series
450 photos (70–145 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Philippians 4 (73 slides)
Price: $49 $39
“The starting point for the faithful study of Scripture is understanding what the text meant within its original historical and cultural context. Among all the resources available for that task, there is nothing quite like The Photo Companion to Philippians. The hundreds of photos, along with clear and descriptive captions, enable one to visually engage the world of Paul and the Philippians in fresh and dynamic ways. Whether you are a pastor, a teacher, a missionary, a small group leader, or simply a student of the Bible, the Photo Companion to Philippians will deepen your understanding of the biblical text and enable you to invite others into that experience.”
—Matthew S. Harmon, Professor of New Testament Studies, Grace College and Theological Seminary; author of Philippians: A Mentor Commentary
600 photos (110–145 per chapter)
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Free chapter: Colossians 2 (145 slides)
Price: $49 $39
650 photos (40–120 per chapter)
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Free chapter: 1 Thessalonians 5 (109 slides)
Price: $49 $39
“This new collection of images illustrating 1 and 2 Thessalonians is extraordinary! It illuminates not only the archeological setting of Thessalonica and the letters Paul sent to the congregation there, but also the many aspects of everyday life that those letters touch on, including death, sex, money, and work. This wide-ranging and visually powerful collection is an outstanding resource for anyone teaching or researching the Thessalonian letters.”
—Michael Holmes, Professor of Biblical Studies and Early Christianity Emeritus, Bethel University; author of 1 & 2 Thessalonians in the NIVAC series
1,100 photos (50–150 per chapter)
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Free chapter: 1 Timothy 4 (64 slides)
Price: $69 $49
“In a visual culture, seeing the truths of Scripture adds a new dimension to understanding the words of God. This is especially true of theological teachings, which the Photo Companion to 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus uniquely and wonderfully does. I wish I had this resource when I was teaching and especially preaching through the Pastorals.”
—Bill Mounce, President of BiblicalTraining.org; author of Pastoral Epistles in the Word Biblical Commentary
more than 22,000 photos
All 14 volumes:
Price: $499 $379
more than 34,000 photos
All 22 volumes of the Photo Companion to the Bible:
Price: $799 $569