The Bible

by Michael Keene

Publisher:

Lion

, 2002

Overview

The Bible offers a brilliant overview of the Bible, answering questions like: How was the Bible put together?; What do we know of the history of Bible times?; and How has the Bible impacted society down the ages? Keene discusses the patriarchs, the Exodus, the Assyrians and Babylonians, and the birth of Christianity. He portrays village and town life, feasts and holy days, working life, and marriage and family life. In the chapter on the impact of the Bible, we see how it has affected places like Africa, Europe, America, art, music and film.

Product Details

• Title: The Bible
• Author: Michael Keene
• Series: Lion Access Guides Series
• Publisher: Lion Hudson
• Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 160

About Michael Keene

Michael Keene’s contributions to this series are: Christianity, World Religions, Jesus, and The Bible. He has written textbooks for England’s General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and the RE curriculum. Keene graduated from London University with an Honors degree in Theology and Religious Studies. He spent many years teaching in different schools in London, Hampshire and Suffolk before devoting full time to writing. His books include The Development of Christianity, Seekers after Truth, and Examining Four Religions.