The Bible for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyle)) (1ST ed.) (Spiral Bound)
The Bible for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyle)) (1ST ed.) (Spiral Bound)
Biographical Note: Jeffrey Geoghegan, PhD and Michael Homan, PhD have authored and coauthored numerous books and articles about the Bible. Jacket Description/Back: Gain a better understanding of the Bible Follow...
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Biographical Note: Jeffrey Geoghegan, PhD and Michael Homan, PhD have authored and coauthored numerous books and articles about the Bible. Jacket Description/Back:
Explore the world's bestselling book What is the Bible all about? Who wrote it? What's the difference between Jewish and Christian Bibles? Featuring an interfaith perspective, handy maps, and enlightening discussions of the Bible's vast cultural influence, this reference guide provides answers to these questions and presents fascinating facts that bring the Bible to life. Inside…
Table of Contents: Introduction 1 Part 1: What the Bible Is All About 7 Chapter 1: From Moses to Modernity: Introducing the Good Book 9 Chapter 2: Lights, Camera, Action! Previewing the Bible's Stage and Storyline 25 Part 2: Exploring the Hebrew Bible -- The Old Testament 35 Chapter 3: Creation, Paradise Lost, and Other Mysteries of Life (Genesis 1-3) 37 Chapter 4: The Fallout from "The Fall" (Genesis 4-11) 53 Chapter 5: The Babylonian Hillbillies: The Adventures of Abraham and His Family (Genesis 12-25:18) 67 Chapter 6: The Birth of a Nation: Isaac, Jacob, and Their Many Children (Genesis 25:19-50) 87 Chapter 7: Holy Moses! Exploring Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy 109 Chapter 8: An Experiment in Theocracy: Joshua, Judges, and Ruth 135 Chapter 9: The King and "I Am" 1 and 2 Samuel 153 Chapter 10: A Tale of Two Kingdoms: 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Chronicles 175 Chapter 11: Strangers in a Strange Land: Israel in Exile with Daniel and Esther 197 Chapter 12: Home for the Holidays: Returning to the Promised Land with Ezra and Nehemiah 209 Chapter 13: More Than Mere Fortune-tellers: The Prophets 219 Chapter 14: Israel's Wisdom Literature and Love Poetry: Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs 237 Chapter 15: Rockin' the Temple: Music in Ancient Israel (Psalms) 251 Part 3: Revealing the Bible's Hidden Treasures in the Apocrypha 261 Chapter 16: Rebels with a Cause: The Books of 1 and 2 Maccabees 263 Chapter 17: The Apocrypha's Other "Hidden Treasures" 271 Part 4: Discovering What's New About the New Testament 281 Chapter 18: From Birth to Baptism: Jesus Prepares for the Ministry (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) 283 Chapter 19: Jesus Christ, Superstar: Jesus' "Ministry Years" (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) 301 Chapter 20: The Early Christian Church (Acts 1-8, 10-12, and 15) 333 Chapter 21: The Traveling Salesman of Tarsus: Paul's Life and Letters 347 Chapter 22: Wait a Minute, Mr Postman: The New Testament's General Letters 371 Chapter 23: The Beginning of the End: The Revelation of John 383 Part 5: That Was Then, This Is Now: Discovering the Bible's Enduring Influence 397 Chapter 24: The Bible and the Abrahamic Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 399 Chapter 25: Michelangelo, Milton, and Movies: Art, Literature, Life, and the Bible 407 Part 6: The Part of Tens 419 Chapter 26: Ten+ People You Should Know from the Bible 421 Chapter 27: Ten Holidays You Can Take Thanks to the Bible 429 Index 437 Publisher Marketing: The Bible For Dummies (9781119293507) was previously published as The Bible For Dummies (9780764552960). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
The Bible For Dummies appeals to people of all faiths, as well as those who don't practice any particular religion, by providing interfaith coverage of the entire Bible and the often fascinating background information that makes the Bible come alive. You'll find answers to such questions as:
Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the bestseller of all time. The Bible For Dummies covers these topics and more:
Whether you're interested in broadening your spiritual horizons, uncovering the symbolism of Western culture, or gaining a deeper understanding of the book you grew up reading, The Bible For Dummies has all the information you need to navigate this ancient and fascinating book. |
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