The Baker Atlas of Christian History

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Summary: Enjoy the maps, beware of the commentary!
Review: This a very attractive and informative atlas, the maps are very well done. However, in attempting to explain the geological structure of Palestine the author begins a paragraph "millions of years ago..." Which is to be expected in a secular or mainstream atlas, but here in a Christian text we have the accuracy and historicity of the Genesis account of creation being questioned.

Also the atlas has adopted C.E. and B.C.E. dating methods.

These things as well as references to Islam as "tolerant Islam" or to "the embracing nature of Islam" are enough to prompt me to warn conservative Christians.. enjoy the maps but beware the commentary!