BibleMap is Handy!
February 3This evening, I discovered an incredible new tool called BibleMap. It’s a Google Maps + Bible + Encyclopedia + Photo mashup. Upon selecting a book and chapter in either ESV or KJV, all place names become clickable. Clicking on the name will re-locate a Google Map to show a satellite photo of the region, as well as a decription of significant events that occurred at that location and other points where that spot is mentioned in scripture (once you click on the marker). In true Web 2.0 form, it’s officially a free “beta” tool, but it works quite well.
I was a bit depressed that the Valley of Hinnom (often translated gehenna, or more frequently but less precisely, hell in the NT) was not a clickable location. As such, BibleMap might not be entirely complete, but it sure is handy.
Why not check it out?
February 3rd, 2007 at 11:30 pm
Does it show the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant? I wanna see Noah’s Ark too…I’m all about the arks man!