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The 100-Minute Bible
Who were the Twelve Tribes? What actually happened at the Last Supper? Many people are familiar with the Bible, but few have read it in depthlet alone in its entirety. Reverend Doctor Michael Hinton bridges the gap with this pocket-sized, modern summary, distilling the essential elements from Creation to Revelation into an accessible page-turner for today's time-pressed reader. An instant best-seller in Great Britain and translated into many languages, this 100-minute read covers all of the decisive moments and influential characters in short, straightforward chapters. This new way of looking at the Bible and the story of Christianity is the perfect companion for the airplane, bedtime, or the daily commute.
- GenresReligionChristianity
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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May 2, 2025
Lynrask, godt forklart kronologisk gjennomgang av bibelen. Mange detaljer og sammenhenger går jo tapt, men samtidig kan færre detaljer vær forfriskende og gi litt nye perspektiver.
Lydbokå eg hørte hadde en spilletid på 130 minutter, som ikkje kan ses på som noe aent enn et stort svik >:(
takkformeg
Lydbokå eg hørte hadde en spilletid på 130 minutter, som ikkje kan ses på som noe aent enn et stort svik >:(
takkformeg
March 1, 2019
I saw this book and just thought it’s an cool idea to get an quick overview over the Bible.
And surprisingly I really enjoyed reading it. Of course some things were kind of confusing and you’ll lose some explanations when you shorten the Bible this much, but it was cool to really get all the stories in context and order. I mean I didn’t knew before that there was a man and god told him not to cut his hair because he gets strength through his hair?? Or that Jonah - the guy in the whale - was pissed because god didn’t destroy a whole city and this looked bad for his credibility as a prophet?? And Moses had to get the Ten Commandments twice because right after he came down he was so angry that he destroyed them??
And surprisingly I really enjoyed reading it. Of course some things were kind of confusing and you’ll lose some explanations when you shorten the Bible this much, but it was cool to really get all the stories in context and order. I mean I didn’t knew before that there was a man and god told him not to cut his hair because he gets strength through his hair?? Or that Jonah - the guy in the whale - was pissed because god didn’t destroy a whole city and this looked bad for his credibility as a prophet?? And Moses had to get the Ten Commandments twice because right after he came down he was so angry that he destroyed them??
October 3, 2012
This book is a fairly useful tool for seeing the broader chronology of the Old Testament. That was my purpose, and I was fairly happy with it. Obviously when you reduce the Bible this far, no one will be satisfied with what remains, and I think the fact that I have read the Bible allowed me to fill in many blanks that would have otherwise left me perplexed. Additionally, it's impossible to paraphrase many portions of the Bible without characterizing them, and I had issues with a few of those choices.
In short, if someone wants an overview of the Bible, this is fine. If you want to understand the Bible, The 100-Minute Bible really isn't much help.
In short, if someone wants an overview of the Bible, this is fine. If you want to understand the Bible, The 100-Minute Bible really isn't much help.
August 12, 2008
A useful guide for those who haven't experienced the Bible before. It was especially useful for me in exploring the basics of the Old Testament as I have never completed the daunting task of reading it all before. Don't expect a truly religious experience as this book is develops linearly without embelishment on the basics of the History...still, all in all, a good stepping stone to tackling the Bible...yet, only good to read once. [Not for those who are well read in the Bible]
October 21, 2011
Very good, concise background to the bible, especially the Old Testament. Very quick to read, 100 minutes is not a lot of time out of your life.
July 16, 2023
Hovedpersonen var litt kjedelig, men ellers ganske spennende
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October 5, 2019Juni
December 2, 2024
Frábær bók sem gefur manni heildar yfirsýn yfir biblíuna. Mæli eindregi með þessari fyrir forvitna og ný kristna einstaklinga.
May 20, 2016
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In an increasingly biblically illiterate age, I think the concept of this Bible is a good one. It is designed to give someone an overview of the entire Bible in about 100 minutes of reading time...It paraphrases/summarizes key Scripture texts. And in reverse of a traditional Bible where the Old Testament is the bulk of content, it majors on the New Testament since “the key to unlocking the Bible is Jesus Christ.” Of the 50 pages, 17 are on the Old Testament. Each page has a theme, such as: Abraham, Moses, David as King, Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation, Jesus Answers Questions, and the young church.
It could be helpful for a Christian who needs a review of the big picture of the Bible. We can all get lost in the details. But I think it would be primarily useful for someone who is not a Christian but interested in learning more. It could serve as a not-so-overwhelming introduction to the Bible, and serve as a spring board for further discussion and explanation.
I suppose some people won’t be pleased with such an abridged version of the Bible, and there is certainly subjectivity involved in what to include or not include. I was amused when it jumped straight from the Israelites getting the Law to Moses leading them in the desert for 40 years – without explanation as to why they ended up wandering so long. But you obviously have to leave some content out.
By the way, it doesn’t sugarcoat and leave out challenging content. A note in the introduction says: “A word of warning…Do not be put off by the bloodthirstiness of the first few sections – this is the social context into which God sends his own son to show a new way of living.”
While I am keeping this Bible on my shelf for now, it will be one I plan to give away in the right situation to someone interested in learning more about the Bible and Christianity.
In an increasingly biblically illiterate age, I think the concept of this Bible is a good one. It is designed to give someone an overview of the entire Bible in about 100 minutes of reading time...It paraphrases/summarizes key Scripture texts. And in reverse of a traditional Bible where the Old Testament is the bulk of content, it majors on the New Testament since “the key to unlocking the Bible is Jesus Christ.” Of the 50 pages, 17 are on the Old Testament. Each page has a theme, such as: Abraham, Moses, David as King, Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation, Jesus Answers Questions, and the young church.
It could be helpful for a Christian who needs a review of the big picture of the Bible. We can all get lost in the details. But I think it would be primarily useful for someone who is not a Christian but interested in learning more. It could serve as a not-so-overwhelming introduction to the Bible, and serve as a spring board for further discussion and explanation.
I suppose some people won’t be pleased with such an abridged version of the Bible, and there is certainly subjectivity involved in what to include or not include. I was amused when it jumped straight from the Israelites getting the Law to Moses leading them in the desert for 40 years – without explanation as to why they ended up wandering so long. But you obviously have to leave some content out.
By the way, it doesn’t sugarcoat and leave out challenging content. A note in the introduction says: “A word of warning…Do not be put off by the bloodthirstiness of the first few sections – this is the social context into which God sends his own son to show a new way of living.”
While I am keeping this Bible on my shelf for now, it will be one I plan to give away in the right situation to someone interested in learning more about the Bible and Christianity.
January 1, 2014
Realmente um livro que recomendo a todos!
Um livro pequeno, com pequenos capítulos de apenas 3 páginas, onde lemos resumos coerentes e simples dos livros, dos profetas, dos reis e da história do povo de Deus.
Os livros do Antigo Testamento, mais difíceis de compreender e assimilar, são resumidos de uma forma fenomenal, apresentando de uma forma bastante clara personagens e acontecimentos que habitualmente ouvimos falar e vemos nos filmes, e desconhecemos o seu enquadramento na história/Bíblia.
Os livros do Novo Testamento, mais conhecidos porque falam da vida de Jesus, são resumidos e apresentam de uma forma bastante simples cada fase da vida de Cristo (concepção, nascimento, crescimento, vida pública, morte e ressurreição) e a consequente vida dos cristãos.
Muito bom, mesmo!
Um livro pequeno, com pequenos capítulos de apenas 3 páginas, onde lemos resumos coerentes e simples dos livros, dos profetas, dos reis e da história do povo de Deus.
Os livros do Antigo Testamento, mais difíceis de compreender e assimilar, são resumidos de uma forma fenomenal, apresentando de uma forma bastante clara personagens e acontecimentos que habitualmente ouvimos falar e vemos nos filmes, e desconhecemos o seu enquadramento na história/Bíblia.
Os livros do Novo Testamento, mais conhecidos porque falam da vida de Jesus, são resumidos e apresentam de uma forma bastante simples cada fase da vida de Cristo (concepção, nascimento, crescimento, vida pública, morte e ressurreição) e a consequente vida dos cristãos.
Muito bom, mesmo!
August 9, 2011
it is like reading cliff's notes for the bible. Great for refresher reading but no real substance. I recommend for kids so they can say they have read the whole bible too :)
February 12, 2013
comments below by MEic capture it.
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July 12, 2016Any attempt to abridge this book garners my respect...
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