The Bible Companion - A Guide To Understanding And Appreciating The
Bible

Product Description

What makes the Bible s timeless, & so utterly compelling? Amazing stories. Unforgettable characters. Great moral wisdom. Unquestionably one of civilization's towering achievements, the Bible is nothing less than seminal document with which every thinking person- believer or nonbeliever- must acquire familiarity. Yet the road to scriptural literacy is often fraught with obstacles. Which are the key books? How does the Old Testament differ from the New Testament? Who are the significant figures? The Bible Companion answers these questions in a series of engaging, vividly written, thematically related chapters, such as the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, & the Gospels, covering every book in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Also included are sections that discuss in detail an important story of the biblical book they follow
- Creation, the Ten Commandments, or the Annunciation, for example
- amplifying key points of each in informative & interesting ways. The book also

Includes:: compelling features on subjects such as music, animals, Galilee, & the Dead Sea Scrolls. Buttressing the sturdy text are dozens of carefully chosen, beautifu Uy reproduced illustrations by some of the world's greatest artists, a gallery of ageless treasures to grace any coffee table or bookshelf.