Synopses & Reviews
For many people, the Bible is a closed book. Yet the Bible contains some of the greatest stories ever told, and so much of its poetry and wisdom permeates our language and culture - in music, painting, literature and film. Testament is a highly readable abridgement of the whole Bible. It enables readers to grasp the entire sweep of the Old Testament story as though reading a novel; to reflect on the sublime poetry of the book of the Psalms; to ponder the timeless spiritual advice of the Wisdom writings; and to marvel at the amazing visions of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and the other prophets. Testament also includes all the sayings of Jesus, along with the most powerful and memorable episodes from the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. Then follow selections from the letters of Paul and the other apostles, culminating with the vivid apocalyptic visions of the book of Revelation.Testament will appeal to readers of all ages and religious backgrounds - especially to those who may be curious to know what makes the Bible the world's all-time bestseller, a classic of world literature, and probably still the most influential book in print.
Synopsis
This highly readable abridgement of the whole Bible enables readers to grasp the entire sweep of the Old Testament story as though reading a novel; to reflect on the sublime poetry of the book of the Psalms; to ponder the timeless spiritual advice of the Wisdom writings; and to marvel at the amazing visions of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and the other prophets.
Synopsis
For many people, the Bible is a closed book. Yet the Bible contains some of the greatest stories ever told, and so much of its poetry and wisdom permeates our language and culture - in music, painting, literature and film.
Testament is a highly readable abridgement of the whole Bible. It enables readers to grasp the entire sweep of the Old Testament story as though reading a novel; to reflect on the sublime poetry of the book of the Psalms; to ponder the timeless spiritual advice of the Wisdom writings; and to marvel at the amazing visions of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and the other prophets.
Testament also includes all the sayings of Jesus, along with the most powerful and memorable episodes from the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. Then follow selections from the letters of Paul and the other apostles, culminating with the vivid apocalyptic visions of the book of Revelation.
Testament will appeal to readers of all ages and religious backgrounds - especially to those who may be curious to know what makes the Bible the world's all-time bestseller, a classic of world literature, and probably still the most influential book in print.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS Preface PART ONE: FROM ADAM TO MOSES 1. Creation and Fall 2. The Age of the Patriarchs 3. The Story of Joseph 4. The Exodus 5. Israel in the Wilderness 6. The Last Words of Moses PART TWO: WARRIORS, PROPHETS AND KINGS 7. Joshua and the Conquest of Canaan 8. The Age of the Judges 9. The Story of Samson 10. The Story of Ruth 11. Samuel and Saul 12. The Story of David 13. The Golden Age of Solomon 14. The Two Kingdoms 15. Elijah and Elisha 16. The Decline and Fall of Israel and Judah 17. The Story of Jonah 18. The Story of Daniel 19. The Story of Esther 20. The Return of the Exiles PART THREE: POEMS, PROVERBS AND PROPHECIES 21. The Trials of Job 22. Selections from the Psalms 23. Sayings of the Wise 24. The World According to Ecclesiastes 25. The Love Song of Solomon 26. Words and Visions of the Prophets PART FOUR: THE STORY OF THE CHRIST 27. Birth and Early Years 28. Baptism and Early Ministry 29. The Sermon on the Mount 30. Healings and Teachings 31. The Road to Jerusalem 32. The Way to the Cross 33. Passion and Resurrection PART FIVE: FROM ACTS TO APOCALYPSE 34. Acts of the Apostles 35. Selections from Early Christian Letters 36. Apocalypse Table of Biblical Sources Maps