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Halley's Bible Handbook

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I have spent alot of time reading Halley's Bible Handbook. It has helped me get an overview of any book of the Bible I am reading. If you want to know the following about any book of the Bible ie... who wrote it, why was it written, to whom was it written, when it was written, the times and circumstances surrounding the writing and a general summary of the book then Halley's Bible Handbook is the one for you.

Halley's Bible Handbook is the essential starting point for any Christian desiring to understand Scripture in its cultural context. Halley has done a superb study of maps and archeological findings to complement the deep analysis of theology.

This is essential reading for any Christian apologist and is a perfect introduction to further studies into apologetics.

The only Bible hand book you'll ever need. I'd recommend this to anyone who seriouly wants to learn Biblical History, or any one who loves study in depth God's Word. This book will help you really learn and study the Holy Bible. Combine this with a Chorndance and a Study Bible and you'll be studying until the cows come home. Once you start reading and useing this Handbook you WILL NOT STOP, it is that Good!

Halley's Bible Handbook is an excellent book! Offering the answers to questions, this book is a must have for any Bible reader or teacher! I own 8 Bible commentaries, and this is by far my absolute favorite. It is a book that can be read by an 11-year-old, or a 90-year-old. With its comprehensive reviews of each chapter of the Bible, the pictures, maps, and archaelogical information, you gain a greater feel for the timeless and inspirational Bible!! -Brian Davidson

Halley's Bible Handbook is a great starting place to build your Bible Library. This book, though not concise, is fairly comprehensive and gives a good overview of the various areas of scripture.

It is simply a handbook, not an encyclopedia or dictionary. Keep it handy as you study the scriptures for the first time or if you want a clue of the issues behind certain times and happenings. The good point of this work it is not influenced much by Halley's beliefs and tends to be straightforward information that will help you build a broadbased foundation to your studies.

A friend gave me this book for the first time 30 years ago when I was starting my Biblical quest for truth. I found it to be the most helpful, concise and comprehensive guide I have ever used. Definitely fundamentalist, it is not for those who do not accept that the Bible was written under God's instructions. I have given many copies of this book to Christian friends and relatives and will continue to do so.

This was one of the first books I obtained when I became a Christian as a teen-ager many years ago. It was the only real "hand-book" that was available. It is a great place to start.

It has its short-comings like every work, but it also has a wealth of information. The positive aspects of the work far outweigh the negative (unless you have your own ax to grind).

I encourage all of you that have heard about Halley's Bible Handbook to check out the new 25th edition - Halley's Bible Handbook with the New International Version (also available on Amazon.com). I am the great granddaughter of the author, Henry H. Halley, and the current president of Halley's Bible Handbook, Inc. The new edition has updated archaeology as well as all new maps, photographs and illustrations. My husband and I, both born-again believers, had the blessed opportunity to be involved in the revision process. We have tried to addressed areas of concern in the prior edition and we encourage you to check out the completely revised commentary on Revelation.

This book offers a lot to someone wanting to know any background of a book of the Bible - and a little more! Great wording and the organization of the information makes it easier to look things up. Loved it!

A great reference book for the Bible, and a real bargain price-wise. Reading this book alongside the actual Bible passages greatly increased comprehension. Very informative also are the sections on Bible history, the history of the church, and biographies of Christian leaders. A must book for those seeking more understanding of the Bible.