What the Bible is All about [Paperback]

Henrietta C. Mears (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997

Henrietta Mears classic bestseller takes readers on an excursion through the Scripture giving a big-picture view of God's love along with insightful commentary on every book of the Bible. This is a new updated and enriched edition.

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From the Back Cover

With more than 500 full-color photos, illustrations, maps and charts, What the Bible Is All About® is the most interesting and user-friendly Bible handbook ever! A perfect introduction to the Bible for new believers, yet this valuable resource is comprehensive enough for pastors, Sunday School teachers and seminary students. You will appreciate the easy-to-use, visually engaging format as you witness the Bible unfold before your eyes. Discover What the Bible Is All About®—the world’s best-selling Bible handbook!

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About the Author

Henrietta C. Mears was one of the great Bible teachers of the century. While Christian Education Director at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, she built one of the largest Sunday Schools in the world and wrote curriculum that was in such high demand that to publish it, she founded Gospel Light in 1933. Such notable Christian leaders as Richard C. Halverson, Luis Evans, Jr. and Bill Bright were among her students. Miss Mears went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 1963. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 660 pages
• Publisher: Regal Books; Rev&Updtd edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830718966
• ISBN-13: 978-0830718962
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #819,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Henrietta C. Mears was one of the great Bible teachers of the 20th century. While Christian Education Director at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, she built one of the largest Sunday Schools in the world and wrote curriculum that was in such high demand that to publish it she founded Gospel Light in 1933. Such notable Christian leaders as Richard C. Halverson, Luis Evans, Jr. and Bill Bright were among her students. Miss Mears developed "cradle-to-grave" age-appropriate curriculum, published a new style of Vacation Bible School, and lent her support to distributing Gospel materials around the world.

"There is no magic in small plans. When I consider my ministry, I think of the world. Anything less than that would not be worthy of Christ nor of His will for my life." -Henrietta C. Mears

Customer Reviews

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent study tool..., October 8, 2000

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Caz - See all my reviews

This review is from: What the Bible is All about (Paperback)

This book is a perennial favourite for Bible students and well it should be - Ms. Mears accomplished something in her day that likely hasn't been matched since, and did it when the field of theology was dominated almost exclusively by men. Such fact attests that this book was divinely inspired. When one begins to read through the text, they'll sense that divine guidance!

The book is "a broad overview to help the reader see the Bible as a cohesive whole... how the books of the Bible fit together to form the entire Word of God."

If you're a bible student, brand new to study or seasoned, this is one of those must-have study titles for your library. Mears systematically walks through the Scriptures, giving a history of the times covered in the writings, spiritual insights and interpretations into the text, and application for everyday living. Her easy writing manner and style lend an exquisite charm and engages the reader to have interaction with the scriptures being dissected and discussed.

Not sure you should sit 'under' the teachings of a woman? Think again and join the ranks of Billy Graham, Bill Bright and Richard Halverson, who count among those whom she mentored, trained and tutored on the Word.

Can't recommend this one highly enough. Be blessed.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Book!!, March 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: What the Bible is All about (Paperback)

This book was obviously written by someone who LOVES the scriptures and has been wonderfully blessed with the gift of conveying simple truths that we too often obfuscate. I have been teaching through the Minor Prophets in my Women's Bible study and have found this book of tremendous assistance. Do you desire to know what the Bible is all about? Then *this* is the book for you!

Grace and Peace . . .

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, October 1, 2001

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Mariah (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What the Bible is All about (Paperback)

This book has tremediously helped me understand God's word. I recommend this book for new Christians and to anyone who reads the Bible but, just can not grasp what it is trying to say.