Synopses & Reviews
Everything You Want to Know about the Bible(well, maybe not everything ... but enough to get you started)An informative, brief, easy-to-read, and above allfunintroduction to the Bible.For many people, the Bible is like a foreign country: adusty old place they've never visited full of strangelanguages and odd customs. But many people haveheard of the Bible's wonders and want to get a first-handlook. Everything You Want to Know about the Bibleisthe perfect guidebook for exploring the Bible in a faithfulbut fun way.This guide to the ultimate manufacturer's manualcommunicates complex ideas and sophisticatedconcepts in a non-threatening way. At the same time, theauthors provide solid theology and sound informationabout the Bible. This resource--for Christians and theunchurched alike--is not only unashamedly evangelical, but also relevant, informative, accurate, and readable.This innovative introduction to the Bible has three parts: - The Great Journey--answers background questionsabout the Bible: Where did it come from? Who wroteit? When was it written? What's it all about?-The Big Picture--delves into the content of the Bible itself, taking readers through the significant periods, events, and key people.- Stuff at the Back--gives suggestions on how to read the Bible and includes short essays from various writers abouttheir favorite Bible passage.
Synopsis
It's the bestselling book ever. It's been translated into more than 2,000 languages. It's changed people's lives around the world. No, it's not Thin Thighs in 30 Days . . . it's the Bible!
Yet the Bible remains about as well-understood to many people as your typical software license agreement--and about as exciting. That's too bad, because the Bible is exciting, and it doesn't have to be a mystery.
Whether you're new to the Bible and think the book of Job is a guide to finding the perfect career, or your rusty Bible knowledge needs a spit-and-polish, or you just want a fresh look at the book you've read so many times, this is the book for you. No dry theological treatise, it's written in an engaging, humorous style you will enjoy.
In short, readable chapters, the authors first answer some basic questions: Who wrote the Bible? Is it accurate? How do you find your way around it? And how did Noah fit all those animals into the ark anyway? (Well, maybe not that, but there's still plenty of trivia in there.) Then they take you on a guided tour from Genesis to Revelation, summarizing important people, events, and themes. You'll get a good foundation for understanding and an excitement for reading this most important of books, the Bible.
"The title says it all! It's an inspiring trailer for the Best Book in the World. Read it front to back or just dip in--either way it does the biz."
--Rob Lacey, author of the word on the street, actor and broadcaster