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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 220.61
EAN num: 9781592573899
ISBN number: 1592573894
Label: Alpha
Manufacturer: Alpha
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 448
Printing Date: August 02, 2005
Publishing house: Alpha
Release Date: August 02, 2005
Sale Popularity Level: 26827
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This revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking it out for the very first time through a chronological, story-by-story and person-by-person experience. Complete with maps of journeys and explanations of the acts and epistles, this book includes:
• The journeys of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, and the law from Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, and Kings, including David and Goliath, Gideon and Samson, and King Solomon
• The captives, the women, the poets, the prophets, and more through the Old Testament
• The story of Jesus as told in the four Gospels
• The acts of the Apostles as they spread the word of the new church; the letters from Paul, Peter, James, John, and Jude on a variety of topics; and John’s apocalyptic Revelation
• The Apocrypha including Maccabees 1 and 2 along with other books included for other practices
• An all new reference glossary featuring names and places with descriptions and cross-references to their discusion in the Bible
Amazon.com Review:
At very first glance, The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible seems irreverent at best, but as the saying goes, 'Judge not ... a book by its cover.' This little addition to the Complete Idiot's series tackles one of the most intimidating and misrepresented subjects of the past 2,000 years and succeeds in producing a competent and thorough guide to the world's all-time bestseller.
Jim Bell and Stan Campbell's sucess is largely due to their humorous and conversational writing style, as well as candid snapshots of what's actually in the Bible. Their treatment of the Old Testament in particular is both an intriguing and hilarious ride through the drama of biblical history. With chapter headings like 'Abraham: the not-so-accidental tourist' and 'Tell-a-Vision Personalities (Isaiah Through Malachi),' the authors provide a memorable picture of the goings-on in the very first 39 books of the Bible. The Abraham chapter includes, among other noteworthy (and entertaining) facts, how Israel became the Hebrew 'Promised Land,' the origin of the phrase 'fire and brimstone,' and some of the less illustrious deeds of the so-called 'man of faith'.
In addition to the movie-traileresque treatment of biblical content, the Idiot's Guide is supplemented with an extensive index, advice on buying a Bible, and a day-by-day plan for reading the Bible in a year. Whether you need a quick overview or are considering some in-depth study but don't know how to begin, The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible is a momentum-building very first step. --Benjamin Gebhardt
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I was very disappointed in it. The pericope sections are just restatements with very simplistic explanations. It didn't open up the Bible for me in any way and I can't imagine making my Sunday School class suffer through it. I recommend The Complete Idiot's Guide Bible Study for Teens -- it is much more interesting and has more information to help open up the Bible. And you don't have to be a teen. I bought this version because I couldn't imagine having adults use a teen book. But the teen book is much more interesting, with so much more information. Good luck in your search for helpful Bible resources. I'd honestly skip this one, though.
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I love this quick and easy reading reference to the Bible. It gives me the opportunity to read the Bible in conjuction with this book which makes all the diference in the world when you are such a babe in this area. I am teaching myself from this book in the hopes that my understanding of the Bible is widened Love it Love it Love it
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Stella
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I've been trying to read the bible for years but just could not get into it. This book is "the best of" the bible and actually makes it readable. And better yet, it's understandable! I love the sense of humour the writers have (of the guide not the bible itself) - I actually laughed out loud at one of the titles. This book truly does make reading the bible an enjoyable experience.
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Enjoyed the book. It was purchased for my husband and now is in the possession of our daughter who is thrilled with it.
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I have not had a lot of timeto review...but I like what if have read!Where is my last order...my check has still not cleared the bank. Thanks!
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