Description
Book SynopsisThe Bible condensed into an hour's reading, keeping its original words.
Trade Review"This book is a brilliant and inventive taster. It introduces the reader to the actual words of scripture: no paraphrases, no 'stories of', just the revealed words of God so arranged as to give a hint of the wonder of the Bible in its full dimensions.', Sister Wendy Beckett
Table of ContentsForeword Editor's introduction PART ONE: SCENES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Prologue: In the beginning 1. From Eden to Babel 2. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob 3. Joseph in Egypt 4. Moses and the Exodus 5. Israel in the wilderness 6. The Promised Land 7. Samson and Delilah 8. The story of Ruth 9. Samuel, Saul and David 10. Solomon the sage 11. Elijah the prophet 12. The story of Jonah 13. Exile and return Epilogue: A prophecy PART TWO: SCENES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT Prologue:In the beginning 14. Jesus is born 15. The healer 16. The teacher 17. The sacrifice 18 .Acts of the apostles Epilogue: A vision Further reading Timeline and index
