Description
Book SynopsisThe Bible can be a daunting work to master, but the new, easy-to-use companion The Handy Bible Answer Book makes this endeavour less intimidating with easy-to-understand explanations to common questions about the Bible. From its origins and history to the meanings of chapters, verses, and parables, The Handy Bible Answer Book is user-friendly, avoiding dogma and defining key terms, people, places and events. It will bring richness and context to both experienced Bible readers and those reading it for the first time.
Trade Reviewserve(s) as a first starting point for exploring the Bible. Recommended”
Booklista good, simple, nondenominational guide that will probably be most helpful for [those] starting to learn about the ancient work.”
Library JournalThis book can serve as a general introduction into the reading of the Bible.... This book should be placed on the general library shelves.... It is an interesting book.”
ARBA Online[T]he text is informative, and contentious issues are handled judiciously. [I]t is written and presented in a highly accessible manner. The text is easy to read. The resource may be useful in Christian home schooling and Christian charter school settings.”
VOYA ReviewsAn easy-to-navigate reference tool ... can be used and read by anyone trying to tackle the overwhelming tome for the first time or for those who have many queries about it but are not sure where to begin. Readers won’t have to look much further than Prince’s well-researched guide.”
School Library Journal... a very comprehensive exploration of the books and people of the Bible, while maintaining an easy-to-read question and answer style. ... a worthy purchase ...”
Children's LiteratureThis book explains what the Bible says about thousands of topics. It usually interprets the Bible neither through a conservative or liberal lens.
So, if you like our web site, you will love this book.”
ReligiousTolerance.orgTable of ContentsIntroduction
1. What is the Bible?
The Old Testament
2. The Pentateuch
-Genesis
-Exodus
-Leviticus
-Numbers
-Deuteronomy
3. Historical Books
-Joshua
-Judges
-Ruth
-1 and 2 Samuel
-1 and 2 Kings
-1 and 2 Chronicles
-Ezra
-Nehemiah
-Esther
4. Wisdom and Poetical Books
-Job
-Psalms
-Proverbs
-Song of Songs
-Prophets
-Isaiah
-Jeremiah
-Lamentations
-Ezekiel
-Daniel
-Hosea
-Joel
-Amos
-Jonah
-Micah
-Nahum
-Habakkuk
-Zephaniah
-Haggai
-Zechariah
-Malachi
5. Apocrypha
New Testament
6. Gospels
-Matthew
-Mark
-Luke
-John
Acts
7. Paul’s Letters
-Romans
-1 and 2 Corinthians
-Galatians
-Ephesians
-Philippians
-Colossians
-1 and 2 Thessalonians
-1 and 2 Timothy
-Titus
-Philemon
8. Other Letters
-Hebrews
-James
-1 and 2 Peter
-1, 2, and 3 John
-Jude
9. Revelation
10. The Bible in Pop Culture
-From books to Broadway
-Idioms
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index
