What if the Bible Had Never Been Written? [Hardcover]

D. James Kennedy (Author), Jerry Newcombe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 1998

Whether the Bible is looked at as a historical book or words to live by, there's no denying the dramatic difference it has made in people's lives.

But the Bible, more than any other book, is also the most maligned on the market. Many of the cities of our culture dismiss the Word of God. In What If the Bible Had Never Been Written?, D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe show that this collection of books was indeed the inspiration for almost all of the great explorers, scientists, writers, artists, politicians, and educators the world has ever known. That such a book, which has influenced so many and stood the test of time for so long, is dimissed as folklore or myth,just goes to show what extremes nonbeleivers will go to rationalize their behavoir.

From the Ten Commandments, which many of our laws and government are based upon, to the Golden Rule, a verse taken straight out of the New Testament, to many of today's most common phrases and expressions...there is no doubt as to the influence the Bible has on everyone, in some degree, every day. What If the Bible Had Never Been Written? provides a well-documented and in-depth look at the impact the Book of Books has had on humanity, pointing to specfic areas in today's society that would not be as they are now, if it were not for the Bible.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (May 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785271546
• ISBN-13: 978-0785271543
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,484,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Defense, May 9, 2004

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Gregory Williamson "A Century 21 Disciple of ... (Raleigh, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What if the Bible Had Never Been Written? (Hardcover)

While other cultures have certainly made significant contributions toward the betterment of humankind, overall it is fair to say that the Bible and the Christian faith have been extremely influential in either directly establishing and/or greatly influencing many and various beneficial and lasting movements, trends, etc. Nonetheless, today it remains fashionable to malign and disparage the Bible and the Christian faith while simultaneously singing the praises of other, non-Christian, cultures.

Personal, committed faith in Jesus Christ and a sincere, committed effort to live according to the teachings of the Bible can, will, and does greatly improve both individuals and entire societies. That, in my estimation, is the primary point of "What If The Bible Had Never Been Written?"

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11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful look at the Bible's incredible impact!, April 20, 1999

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This review is from: What if the Bible Had Never Been Written? (Hardcover)

Following its predecessor, "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born," "What If The Bible Had Never Been Written" is a veritable compendium of the major accomplishments of the western world. D. James Kennedy demonstrates quite capably that many of the most fundamental stages of advancement for mankind over the last 2000 years began with the impetus of people whose lives were influenced by the holy scriptures. The book reads easily and keeps the attention of the reader as the author moves from one aspect of human development to another. He also explodes some myths along the way with clear and concise excerpts from personal letters, writings and biographies of the individuals about whom he writes. All in all, I would recommend this book to those who question the validity and potency of the Bible and to those who need to bolster their faith and resolve in the the Book of books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Joy Unspeakable, December 2, 2009

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Greenstone "TL Farley" (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What If the Bible Had Never Been Written? (Paperback)

Fortunately this book was written, and underscores the importance of the question posed in the title.

Dr. Kennedy is living his reward, and more is certainly following after him, especially through works such as this.

Anyone desiring encouragement and edification will welcome this excellent study on the continuing impact the Word of God makes on mankind.

Glorifying God by focusing on His inspired Word becomes a delight for both the author and the reader.

When one accepts God's own testimony that He is God and there is none else, and that no one comes to the Father except through Jesus because He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, the courage to attempt this tribute becomes plain.

The closer one moves towards God through the examination of His Word the more indefinable He becomes.

As His Word espouses, His Ways are past finding out.

Jeremiah's proclamation that our righteousness becomes as filthy rags before God explains the challenge man fosters in striving to chronicle that which has never been.

Truly, He has set His Word above His Name.

A wealth of reference material is made available for the student seeking to flesh out God's work in this temporal zone.

Riches exceedingly abundantly above all that any might ask or think are made available to be mined until the Shout !

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