Essential Bible Background: What you should know before you read the Bible

by J. Carl Laney

"Essential Bible Backgrounds" presents an introduction to each book of the Bible with additional chapters designed to answer questions and provide readers with information they need to read and study the Bible. Most of the material is factual; some is devotional; and some is just for fun. The chapters on Bible trivia and humor in the Bible will make you smile. One chapter is devoted to answering the most asked questions about the Bible. The author shows how each book of the Bible points to God's Promised One, Jesus. With each book of the Bible consideration is given to the author, date of writing, purpose, theme, theology and basic message (outline). "Essential Bible Background" is the capstone of the author's forty-year career as a Bible teacher. This resource is designed both for general reading and as a reference work when studying the Bible.

Genres: Christian, Faith, Christianity

354 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2016

Reviews

[Hunter Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great resource for understanding the context of each book of the Bible. Balances depth and readability extremely well. Great book for anyone desiring greater biblical literacy. Quick and easy resource for sermon prep as well.

[Jon Håversen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helt grei gjennomgang av de ulike bøkene av Bibelen. Noe nyttig, men en del innledninger er ganske langtekkelige og forfatteren må ha tatt noen snarveier for å komme frem til noe av innholdet.