The Bible for Dummies

The Bible has been translated into more languages, sold more copies, and been read by more people than any other book in history, but when trying to understand the book as a whole, it’s difficult to know where to begin. The Bible For Dummies explains in plain English what’s in the Bible, how it’s organized, who wrote it, and what it’s all about. This engaging guide includes easy-to-use maps, charts, and pictures to help you make sense of the Bible and important historical and cultural insights that bring the Bible to life. Writing from an interfaith perspective, the authors focus on the Bible not only as a holy book for people of faith but also as a cultural reference necessary for understanding works of art, literature, and public discourse. With fascinating background information, The Bible For Dummies is a[n interesting] one-stop guide to the world’s all-time bestseller.

Jeffrey Geoghegan, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology at Boston College. Michael Homan, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Xavier University, Louisiana. They are also coauthors of The Nine Commandments and Over and Under the Biblical
Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while it's the most widely read book, it's also the least understood. Regardless of your religion, understanding the Bible brings much of Western art, literature, and public discourse into greater focus from Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" painting to the Wachowski brothers' The Matrix movies. People have historically turned to religion to deal with tragedy and change, and with the right insight, the Bible can be an accessible, helpful guide to life's big questions. The Bible For Dummies appeals to people of all faiths, as well as those who don't practice any particular religion, by providing interfaith coverage of the entire Bible and the often fascinating background information that makes the Bible come alive. You'll find answers to such questions as: - Where did the Bible come from? - Who wrote the Bible? - How is the Bible put together? Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the bestseller of all time. The Bible For Dummies covers these topics and more: - Ten people in the Bible you should know - The Hebrew Bible - The Apocrypha's hidden treasures - What's new about the New Testament - Israel's wisdom, literature, and love poetry - The Bible's enduring influence - The prophets: more than fortunetellers Discover the world's all-time bestseller in an entirely new light. Whether you're interested in broadening your spiritual horizons, uncovering the symbolism of Western culture, or gaining a deeper understanding of the book you grew up reading, The Bible For Dummies has all the information you need to navigate this ancient and fascinating book.