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The 90-Minute Bible Summary
A Reader's Guide to Every Book of the Bible This book is perfect for anyone seeking a comprehensive, yet compact synopsis of the greatest Book ever written. Each short chapter is a user-friendly guide to a specific Biblical book. Highlighting important words, key verses, and primary themes, this vital resource brings simple clarity to complex ideas. Also includes related prayers, to help you dialog with God about your reading. Use this book as a reference and resource Bring clarity and purpose to your Bible reading today!
136 pages, Paperback
Published March 29, 2019
About the author
Elmer L. Towns
327 books48 followersDr. Elmer Towns is a college and seminary professor, an author of popular and scholarly works (the editor of two encyclopedias), a popular seminar lecturer, and dedicated worker in Sunday school, and has developed over 20 resource packets for leadership education. He began teaching at Midwest Bible College, St. Louis, Missouri, for three years and was not satisfied with his textbooks so he began writing his own (he has published over 100 books listed in the Library of Congress, 7 listed in the Christian Booksellers Best Selling List; several becoming accepted as college textbooks. He is also the 1995 recipient of the coveted Gold Medallion Award awarded by the Christian Booksellers Association for writing the Book of the Year, i.e., The Names of the Holy Spirit.
He was President of Winnipeg Bible College for five years, leading it to receive American Accreditation and Provincial authority to offer degrees (1960-1965). He taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, in greater Chicago, Illinois, in the field of Religious Education and Evangelism (1965-1971).
He is co-founder of Liberty University, with Jerry Falwell, in 1971, and was the only full-time teacher in the first year of Liberty's existence. Today, the University has over 11,400 students on campus with 39,000 in the Distance Learning Program (now Liberty University Online), and he is the Dean of the School of Religion.
Dr. Towns has given theological lectures and taught intensive seminars at over 50 theological seminaries in America and abroad. He holds visiting professorship rank in five seminaries. He has written over 2,000 reference and/or popular articles and received six honorary doctoral degrees. Four doctoral dissertations have analyzed his contribution to religious education and evangelism.
His personal education includes a B.S. from Northwestern College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a M.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary also in Dallas, a MRE from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and a D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
He was President of Winnipeg Bible College for five years, leading it to receive American Accreditation and Provincial authority to offer degrees (1960-1965). He taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, in greater Chicago, Illinois, in the field of Religious Education and Evangelism (1965-1971).
He is co-founder of Liberty University, with Jerry Falwell, in 1971, and was the only full-time teacher in the first year of Liberty's existence. Today, the University has over 11,400 students on campus with 39,000 in the Distance Learning Program (now Liberty University Online), and he is the Dean of the School of Religion.
Dr. Towns has given theological lectures and taught intensive seminars at over 50 theological seminaries in America and abroad. He holds visiting professorship rank in five seminaries. He has written over 2,000 reference and/or popular articles and received six honorary doctoral degrees. Four doctoral dissertations have analyzed his contribution to religious education and evangelism.
His personal education includes a B.S. from Northwestern College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a M.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary also in Dallas, a MRE from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and a D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
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September 6, 2025
Concise summaries on every Bible book. The one surprise for me was the "claim" that Job was a contemporary of Moses rather than Abraham. Interesting. Especially since his other book "Stories on the Front Porch" says Abraham and Job were contemporaries. Not a biggie but startled me.
I have enjoyed Towns writing for decades. This one is no different.
I have enjoyed Towns writing for decades. This one is no different.
July 23, 2019
I liked this concise overview of each book of the Bible. Towns summarized the themes, key verses and messages of each book of the Bible. It helps to see the whole Bible in context and the progression of God's message to each of us.
October 8, 2019
While the key concepts attached to each bible book are helpful as a reference or an overview, the insights and takeaways seemed quite insular and preachy. Don't bother. At least it is a short book.
October 6, 2019
This is one of those short books to keep on hand for a refresher of the bible. I found it insightful and useful.
January 4, 2023
4.5 stars
Wonderful summary and overview. I would have rated it 5 stars but there was this phrase in a prayer and the end of one of the chapters that irritated me ("whether I die or You come in the sky, I look forward to being with You.") Why not just say, "I look forward to being with You"?
Wonderful summary and overview. I would have rated it 5 stars but there was this phrase in a prayer and the end of one of the chapters that irritated me ("whether I die or You come in the sky, I look forward to being with You.") Why not just say, "I look forward to being with You"?
May 30, 2023
Biblical synopsis
This is a quick synopsis of the Bible, well worth the short time it will take read. This book does not give details, and is not written to give details, but gives a very precise summary of the Bible. I think I will find myself referencing this book to help with other studies.
This is a quick synopsis of the Bible, well worth the short time it will take read. This book does not give details, and is not written to give details, but gives a very precise summary of the Bible. I think I will find myself referencing this book to help with other studies.
August 12, 2019
Inspiring
I love the way this book summarizes each of the books in the Bible. Sometimes it’s a little hard to understand reading the Bible, but this book breaks it down ; it’s very easy to understand.
I love the way this book summarizes each of the books in the Bible. Sometimes it’s a little hard to understand reading the Bible, but this book breaks it down ; it’s very easy to understand.
September 11, 2019
Great way to find information about the books of the Bible
Great way to find information about the books of the Bible quickly. I appreciated being able to read through a quick summary of each book.
Great way to find information about the books of the Bible quickly. I appreciated being able to read through a quick summary of each book.
December 16, 2019
Top notch intro to the scriptures
In over forty years of studying the Bible I have read each book in it over and over again. I do not research how it proves my beliefs. I want to know why God gave it to us. This book is a great start on that road.
In over forty years of studying the Bible I have read each book in it over and over again. I do not research how it proves my beliefs. I want to know why God gave it to us. This book is a great start on that road.
July 26, 2019
Good little pocket summary for those looking for quick bite sized nuggets of wisdom
July 29, 2019
Enlightening
This brief overview of the bible was on point. It is a good place to refresh your memory if you have read the entire bible.
This brief overview of the bible was on point. It is a good place to refresh your memory if you have read the entire bible.
August 22, 2019
Food for thought!
April 10, 2020
Excellent read
Taking into consideration the meanings of the different chapters of the Bible, it is great to have something that puts the words into laymen’s terms.
Taking into consideration the meanings of the different chapters of the Bible, it is great to have something that puts the words into laymen’s terms.
October 5, 2022
loving God thru his word
The Bible is the greatest book ever written. It’s a living word also. Can’t study it too much. Love this.
The Bible is the greatest book ever written. It’s a living word also. Can’t study it too much. Love this.
January 8, 2020
Great summary
This is a great summary to review and refresh your understanding of the big picture of God’s Word. Simple yet precise.
This is a great summary to review and refresh your understanding of the big picture of God’s Word. Simple yet precise.
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