The Bible for Dummies |  | Authors: Jeffrey Geoghegan, Michael Homan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 1
MPN: 9780764552960
ISBN: 0764552961
Dewey Decimal Number: 220.61
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EAN: 9780764552960
Publication Date: November 5, 2002
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In trying to understand the Bible as a whole, it's difficult to know where to begin. This guide explains in plain English what's in the Bible, how it is organized, who wrote it and what it's about, with a one-sentence summary of each book and definitions of important people, places and things.
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 The Bible for Dummies September 24, 2009
J. P. Brady
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having never read any of the .....for dummies books,I wasn't sure how accessible they would be.If all the ....for dummies books are like this one then I would whole heartedly recommend the range.I found this book very readable and very thorough exactly what I wanted from this book. On the down side I did find this book slightly patronising but I guess it is very hard to balance the subject.Overall very pleased!
 Must read Bible for Dummies... July 20, 2009
V. L. Dacosta-greene (Gloucestershire, UK)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am only at Ch.7 as I am reading 'The Book' alongside. I am reading this for pure interest as I do not consider myself religious. There are some irreverent comments and which may offend v. religous people. I would feel all religions would find this a useful tool and if you are a student of humanities then add this to your booklist
The Bible for Dummies June 15, 2009
Trevor A. Gauden (Essex, England)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Do not be put off by the title,this is an interesting book for both long time Christians, new Christians and those who just have a general interest in the bible.It is clearly and interestingly written, amusing and yet contains good practical comments and advice.It summarises all the bible books as well as more detailed comments on topics and characters from both the old and new testaments and provides some good statistics on a range of subjects.Definitely worth a read and useful as a reference and resource book.
Very useful June 7, 2008
SCS (United Kingdom)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I bought this book originally as I wanted understand a bit more about the Bible, I am relatively new to the Christian faith and while I do study the Bible on a regulary basis and attend group discussions, I find I am often missing out on the context that passages are set in. Both in terms of history and relevance to other parts of the Bible. This books sets out very clearly the different sections of the Bible and tells you in plain, and often humourous language, what was happening at this particular point in history and what it meant for people then and what it means for Christians (and others) now. It walks yout through the Bible and explains things in sequence and builds up into a comprehensive knowledge base. I have found it very useful for helping me to deepen my understanding of relevant parts of the Bible, though I would stress that it is not enough to read this on its own, you really do need to study the Bible itself if you every really want to learn about God and study His word.
The Bible for Dummies January 30, 2005
Rev. Gareth Bowen (London)
37 out of 41 found this review helpful
Very helpful book for people wanting to start to look deeper into the Bible. This will never replace a set of good commentaries but it was never ment to. I have this book on my "often used" shelf above my desk. Fr. Gareth Bowen.
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