The Bible from Scratch
A lightning tour from Genesis to Revelation
3rd Edition
Will be published approx. on 23. April 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-917596-02-2 (ISBN)
Description
Baffled by the Babylonians? Dazzled by the visions of Daniel? Wondering about the epistles?
For all who find the Bible a bit daunting, The Bible from Scratch could be just what's needed. It offers a lightning sketch of the Bible using easy-to-follow graphics and explains clearly and simply the essential meaning of every Bible book. It provides helpful hints for understanding what each biblical writer was aiming to get across to his readers. And it introduces all the famous people and events in the Bible story. Lively, witty and entertaining, it's the ideal starting point for all who want to get better acquainted with the world's bestselling book, but don't know where to start.
This handy guide to the Good Book uses cartoons, maps, speech bubbles and family trees. It gives information about every book in the Bible, and introduces the famous faces - heroes and villains alike - plus the big events, miracles and other compelling stuff.
Whether you're new to the Bible, or simply need to understand Philippians in two minutes flat to impress a Bible study, The Bible from Scratch could be just the revelation you've been looking for.
For all who find the Bible a bit daunting, The Bible from Scratch could be just what's needed. It offers a lightning sketch of the Bible using easy-to-follow graphics and explains clearly and simply the essential meaning of every Bible book. It provides helpful hints for understanding what each biblical writer was aiming to get across to his readers. And it introduces all the famous people and events in the Bible story. Lively, witty and entertaining, it's the ideal starting point for all who want to get better acquainted with the world's bestselling book, but don't know where to start.
This handy guide to the Good Book uses cartoons, maps, speech bubbles and family trees. It gives information about every book in the Bible, and introduces the famous faces - heroes and villains alike - plus the big events, miracles and other compelling stuff.
Whether you're new to the Bible, or simply need to understand Philippians in two minutes flat to impress a Bible study, The Bible from Scratch could be just the revelation you've been looking for.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 19 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Greyscale graphics throughout 256pp
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-917596-02-2 (9781917596022)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Simon Jenkins is an author, editor and illustrator. His previous publications include Bible Mapbook (Lion 1985) and Windows into Heaven: The Icons and Spirituality of Russia (Lion 1998).
Content
Inside the Bible from Scratch
Big, black book
Around the Bible in 30 days
OLD TESTAMENT
Intro to the Old Testament
Moses - The first five books of the Bible have Moses as their starring character and the Exodus as their main event.
Israelites - Books telling the story of the Israelites, from their arrival in Canaan to their forced exile in Babylon...and back again
Poetry - A short section of books with poetry, songs, proverbs and deep stuff about life, death, the universe, etc.
Prophets - The writings of the prophets who had visions, protested against injustice and forged a new understanding of God
Disputed! - A quick guide to the disputed books of the Old Testament
NEW TESTAMENT
Intro to the New Testament
Jesus - Not just one, but four versions of the life of Jesus, as told by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The Church - The message of Jesus travels from Jerusalem to Rome in the space of a single book - the book of Acts
Letters - Intercepted mail from the first Christian churches, complete with revealing, embarrassing and inspiring moments
The End - The Bible's showstopping ending, with trumpets, giant choirs, the curtain drawn back on heaven, and every tear wiped away
Revelation
The Seven Churches
Understanding it
Big, black book
Around the Bible in 30 days
OLD TESTAMENT
Intro to the Old Testament
Moses - The first five books of the Bible have Moses as their starring character and the Exodus as their main event.
Israelites - Books telling the story of the Israelites, from their arrival in Canaan to their forced exile in Babylon...and back again
Poetry - A short section of books with poetry, songs, proverbs and deep stuff about life, death, the universe, etc.
Prophets - The writings of the prophets who had visions, protested against injustice and forged a new understanding of God
Disputed! - A quick guide to the disputed books of the Old Testament
NEW TESTAMENT
Intro to the New Testament
Jesus - Not just one, but four versions of the life of Jesus, as told by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The Church - The message of Jesus travels from Jerusalem to Rome in the space of a single book - the book of Acts
Letters - Intercepted mail from the first Christian churches, complete with revealing, embarrassing and inspiring moments
The End - The Bible's showstopping ending, with trumpets, giant choirs, the curtain drawn back on heaven, and every tear wiped away
Revelation
The Seven Churches
Understanding it