Jeffrey Kranz founded the Bible literacy website OverviewBible in 2013 to help more folks get an idea of what their favorite book was about. You’ll be able to hold a conversation about the Bible with a pastor, a priest, an atheist, an agnostic, or anyone that’s interested in talking about the Bible with you. Whether you’re a Christian or not, by the time you’re done with this guide, you’ll have a working knowledge of the Bible that most Christians go their whole lives wishing they had. What words like “Messiah,” “prophet,” and “temple” actually mean.The four characters that tie the whole Bible together.

If you read this book, you’ll have a foundational understanding of the Bible, including:

This book is short enough to be read on a rainy Saturday, but rich enough to use as a handbook for years to come. You will understand how such a huge body of work rests on just a handful of ancient characters. The Beginner’s Guide to the Bible gives you an overview of where the Bible came from, why it was made, and what its main points are.

That’s what this guide will help you answer. A verse on a card here, a psalm at a funeral there, a passage at a wedding, a parable in a sermon … small pieces of Scripture used to make a point.īut what is the whole Bible actually about? It’s one of the most significant books of all time.īut although the Bible is an enormous book (about three times as long as Moby Dick), you’ve probably only heard snippets. People quote the Bible when they talk about politics, sex, money, and parenting.

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