Books of the Bible, The [Paperback]

John H. Sailhamer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zondervan Quick-Reference Library | Publication Date: August 1, 1998

The Books of the Bible gives you an introduction to the Bible and essential grasp of - The 39 Old Testament Books - The 27 New Testament Books -- Turn here for exactly the kind of informative, easy-to-read overviews you're looking for. From theology, to biblical archaeology, to the life of Christ and more, each volume covers a topic of vital interest to Christians in handy, one-page bits of information. The Zondervan Quick-Reference Library is knowledgeable, fascinating, and helpful. It cuts time and hassle by taking you straight to the heart of the things you most want to know about Christianity -- one minute at a time.

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From the Publisher

When busy people want to know more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Zondervan Quick-Reference Library offers an instant information alternative. Covering the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in an easy-to-use format, this series helps new Christians and seasoned believers find answers to their questions about Christianity and the Bible. The information is presented in units of one or two pages, so that each section can be read in a few minutes. The Zondervan Quick-Reference Library makes important knowledge affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for busy people who don't have a lot of time to read or study.

From the Author

John Sailhamer (Ph.D., UCLA) is scholar in residence at Northwestern College, St. Paul, Minnesota, and professor of Hebrew Scriptures at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. He is the author of the commentary on Genesis in the Expositor’s Bible Commentary, The Pentateuch as Narrative, the NIV Compact Bible Commentary, and Introduction to Old Testament Theology

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310500311
• ISBN-13: 978-0310500315
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #626,452 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Reference > Criticism & Interpretation

More About the Author

John H. Sailhamer is professor of Old Testament at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Brea, California and was formerly senior professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His other works include An Introduction to Old Testament Theology and The NIIV Compact Bible Commentary.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for first time bible studiers., December 11, 1998

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L. Askey ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Books of the Bible, The (Paperback)

Compact, easy to read and informative, this book helped take to fear out of picking up the Bible for the first time. By getting an understanding of the different books, it was much easier to read and understand the Bible itself.

5.0 out of 5 stars Faithful in the Details = Accurate Big Picture, July 1, 2010

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Nathan (Myrtle Beach, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Books of the Bible, The (Paperback)

For those who know Sailhamer from his more academic works, this is a handy book of fresh air. Sailhamer has published over 1500 pages on the Pentateuch in which he demonstrates in painful detail that he has considered and understands how the details make up the big picture. It is for this reason that he is the perfect candidate to write a one page summary on every book of the Bible.

I love this little book. It is perfect for those times when you are called upon to teach from a book that you have been unable to spend much recent time in. His summaries give the perfect context. Imagine how helpful it is to read a one page summary on Isaiah!

I have more appreciation for this book after reading other summaries (by even my favorite DC author) and left feeling like I had only a portion or angle of the book's big picture.

Here's a good rule of thumb for any book with John Sailhamer's name on it: BUY IT! (I also recommend his NIV Compact Bible Commentary for slightly more detailed book overviews.)

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, October 1, 2009

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