The Compact Guide to the Bible

by Martin H. Manser, Debra Reid

A handy and accessible reference book that outlines the key subjects and relevance of the Bible today   An acute but thorough overview of the Bible as a whole, this guide explains what the Bible is, the history of where it came from, and gives a complete outline of what it holds inside. Moving from the Old Testament to the New, it explores the people, nations, and places of the Bible, as well as highlighting the importance of reading and using the Bible today.

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

Martin Manser is a professional reference-book editor. Since 1980 he has compiled or edited nearly 200 reference books. He has also compiled and edited many titles that encourage Bible reading.

Reviews

[Regina Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book tried very hard to stay objective towards bible and evolutionary timeline, it deserves 5 stars just for the first 5 pages.

[The Librarian OT · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have found this book to be a wonderful Bible study reference. Whenever I'm reading the Bible I make sure that this book isn't too far away.