BIBLE BASICS: A Fresh Look at the Key Figures, Teachings and Core Writings of th: Apply the Lord’s Teachings to Your Everyday Life!

by Dominique Atkinson

Apply the Lord’s Teachings to Your Everyday Life! Learn the Truth, as Told by One of the Greatest Book in the History of the World This Easy to Read Guide Includes a Detailed Descriptions of the Bible and How to Apply it's Teachings The Bible is the spiritual atlas for the world’s three great monotheistic Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Bible Basics, readers discover the roots of those core beliefs and how to apply them to your everyday life situations. The Bible contains the heritage upon which Moses created a nation; it nurtures the prophecies which foretold the coming of the Messiah, known as Jesus Christ; it records the birth, banishment and deliverance of Ishmael, who represents the link from the patriarch Abraham to Islam. Its landmarks are sacred to believers of the three faiths; its lexicon is a universal language to followers who are otherwise strangers to one another’s vocabulary. Yet, for all its history, the Bible in many ways is an unknown, unread book. Even those who practice their faiths may only know parts of it. For Christians, the followers of a sect which began as an offshoot of Judaism and then navigated a new path, the Old Testament of the Bible is the foundation of faith which found fulfillment in the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible has 73 books. Seven of the books, known as the Apocrypha, are not included in the Protestant Bible because Protestants regard their authenticity as dubious. The Protestant Bible includes 66 books; 39 books in the Old Testament, 27 books in the New Testament. The people who wrote the Bible were not ethereal saints playing harps and doing good deeds; they were flesh and blood men and women who struggled against temptation, fear, and doubt as their understanding of the nature of God grew deeper. When we read the Bible, it’s important to recognize ourselves in these early followers of the faith, because it’s through their human nature that we have come to know God.

70 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2017

About the author

My name is Dominique Atkinson. For as long as I can remember, I've always loved the act of creation, a love that eventually led me to graduate from college with a Bachelor's degree in fine art. Now, I teach art for a living, both to school children and interested adults. My friends call me a "free spirit" because I have so many passions! I've always felt a mystical connection between my artwork, my teachings, and my soul. This feeling has inspired my study of world religions and history.

I've read and admired the works of masters in many traditions, belief systems, and time periods. Learning from their words, I work to create books that will promote complete, holistic wellness in your body, mind, and soul. Whether I'm helping people find inner peace through the practices of Buddhism, the awareness-building power and fitness benefits of Yoga, or the soothing and healing power of essential oils, writing allows me to connect with people around the world and share my transcendent experiences and spiritual journeys. My goal is to help people to heal themselves and discover a deep passion for life--just as I have--by encouraging them to seek out new spiritual, creative, and healing experiences.

I aspire to create instructional books are fun, simple-to-follow, and provide a wealth of knowledge. My books and lessons have helped many of my students discover their own latent talents, and I hope you will enjoy the process of developing your own creative flair and "artist's eye" as much as I have!