The Quick-Start Guide to the Whole Bible: Understanding the Big Picture Book-by-Book
Ebook
Overview
A Friendly Overview of Every Book of the Bible
Reading the Bible can be intimidating. Made up of sixty-six “books” ranging in subject matter from history to instruction, from poetry to prophecy, this all-time bestseller is frequently misunderstood, even by those who read it regularly.
In this easy-to-read handbook, two respected Bible professors will help you make sense of the Bible, book-by-book. Using a conversational tone, they cut right to the heart of the matter, focusing on two main questions: “What does it say?” and “Why does it matter?"
Whether you’re a seasoned reader of Scripture or reading it for the first time, you’re sure to come away with a better understanding of what the Bible is all about and why it is the most important book you’ll ever read.
From the Back Cover
A Friendly Overview of Every Book of the Bible
Reading the Bible can be intimidating. Made up of sixty-six “books” ranging in subject matter from history to instruction, from poetry to prophecy, this all-time bestseller is frequently misunderstood, even by those who read it regularly.
In this easy-to-read handbook, two respected Bible professors will help you make sense of the Bible, book-by-book. Using a conversational tone, they cut right to the heart of the matter, focusing on two main questions: "What does it say?” and "Why does it matter?"
Whether you’re a seasoned reader of Scripture or reading it for the first time, you’re sure to come away with a better understanding of what the Bible is all about and why it is the most important book you’ll ever read.
Product Details
- Title : The Quick-Start Guide to the Whole Bible: Understanding the Big Picture Book-by-Book
- Authors:
- Marty, Dr. William H.
- Seevers, Dr. Boyd
- Publisher: Bethany House
- Publication Date: 2014
- ISBN: 9781441264008
Dr. William H. Marty (MDiv, Denver Seminary, ThD, Dallas
Theological Seminary) is Professor of Bible at Moody Bible
Institute. He teaches and writes on both the New and Old Testaments
and is the author of The Whole Bible Story, which has sold
over 100,000 copies, and the recently released The World of
Jesus. Dr. Marty lives with his wife in Chicago,
Illinois.
Dr. Boyd Seevers (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, PhD,
Trinity Evangelical Seminary) is Professor of Old Testament Studies
at University of Northwestern, St. Paul, in Minnesota. Dr. Seevers
studied and lived in Israel for eight years and has published one
book, Hidden in Plain Sight. He lives with his wife and four
children in Minneapolis, Minnesota.