The People’s Bible: The Book of Books
Overview
Book of Books provides a quick introduction to the author, content, and purpose of each book of the Bible. It includes introductions to the Apocrypha, a brief review of Jewish history, and an introduction to the New Testament manuscripts. This edition adds an introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls and a critical review of several translations of the Scriptures, including the New Living Translation and God’s Word.
Many people have found The People’s Bible to be the most reliable Bible commentary series published. It’s the laypeople’s Bible—down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, filled with practical and contemporary applications. The Christ-centered commentary follows the Scripture sections containing explanations of the text, historical background, maps, illustrations, and archaeological information.
The People’s Bible commentaries are great for personal or group study.
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- Historical background
- Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
- Practical and contemporary applications
Top Highlights
“most important sacrifices were those in which the life of some beast was offered upon the altar” (Page 21)
“God of promise and salvation. Moreover, the entire Law is permeated with continuous references to the promise of the salvation through Christ.” (Page 17)
“The civil law was given to the people of Israel as a separate people among the nations of the earth” (Page 18)
- Title: The People’s Bible: The Book of Books: A brief introduction to the Bible
- Author: John Schaller
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 1990
- Pages: 394