For first-time readers, the Bible can be an intimidating and hefty read. To simplify matters, this lively and witty resource offers a lightning sketch of the Bible that clearly explains the essential meaning of every book from both the Old and New Testaments. It provides helpful hints for understanding the motives and messages behind each of the Biblical writers and introduces all the famous people and events from key stories. Filled with humorous illustrations and plenty of wit, this is an ideal guide for getting to know the Bible.
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Simon Jenkins is the author of numerous books on Christianity, including Bible Mapbook, R Father N Hvn, and Windows into Heaven.
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OUTSTANDING! Finally I understand wht the Bible is all about!,
By Eva Mikola (Branchburg, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bible from Scratch Catholic Edition (Paperback)
Sadly, 8 years in Catholic school didn't teach me even a fraction of what this book did about the contents of the Bible. This book explained the different sections and books in plain terms. Now I am actually inspired to read the Bible and learn what it's all about. The only additional thing I would have loved to see is why/how the different religions formed (Judaism, Catholic, Muslim, Protestants, etc). Thank You.
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Enthusiastically recommended,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bible from Scratch Catholic Edition (Paperback)
Written by Simon Jenkins, the founder of online community and "magazine of Christian unrest" shipoffools.com, The Bible from Scratch: Catholic Edition is a condensed, simplified run-through of what the Bible has to say in plain-terms English. Black-and-white cartoon illustrations add a visual dimension to the stories of the ancestors, saints, prophets, and historical figures related in the Bible. Covering both Old and New Testaments, The Bible from Scratch is accessible to readers of all ages, backgrounds, and faiths, even though as its title indicates, it presents a Catholic point of view. The Bible from Scratch is essentially a Cliff Notes version of the Bible with a small dose of cartoon humor added for good measure, enthusiastically recommended especially for anyone brand new to Biblical studies and in need of an easy-to-grasp overview.
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Excellent Overview,
By Kiwigoldfish (NZ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bible from Scratch: A Lightning Tour from Genesis to Revelation (Paperback)
This book is a great overview of the Bible, full of information and humour in equal portions. The best starting out guide to the reader who wants to figure out how the various parts of the Bible fit together and fit within history.
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