A completely revised edition of this best-selling Bible resource with new ideas, diagrams and illustrations Uniquely presented, this handbook uses modern language, humour and ingenious diagrams to bring the Bible to life. The Bible Book is a unique kind of guide to the Bible. Informative, though-provoking and very, very readable, this is a book that will help you explore the most famous book in the world. Informal, but informed, simple but never simplistic, The Bible Book tackles the Bible with honesty, humour and inventiveness. This book won't baffle you with jargon, but it won't insult your intelligence either. Nick Page maps out the way the Bible works, showing you the route through and the places of interest along the way. With its illuminating graphics and user-friendly design, The Bible Book is an indispensable handbook for anyone setting out to explore the exciting world of the Bible. Contents include:Quick Guide – Your at-a-glance introduction to every book of the BibleQuestions, Questions – a lighter look at some of those difficult issuesTricky Bits – explanations of things that make you go 'hmmm'The Route Through – a 'streetmap' showing you how each Bible book is put togetherLandmarks – the important events and themes of the BiblePostcards – introducing the cities and countries of the BibleDetails, Details – those fascinating facts that otherwise might go unnoticedViewpoints – a guide to opposing interpretationsBreif Lives – a quick summary of the lives of major Bible characters Plus over 50 maps, timelines and diagrams, bringing the world of the Bible to life.
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A completely revised edition of this best-selling Bible resource with new ideas, diagrams and illustrations Uniquely presented, this handbook uses modern language, humour and ingenious diagrams to bring the Bible to life.
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• Completely revised edition with new work from the author included • Author will be promoting book with speaking engagements and web presence. • Nick Page is well-known for bringing humour to serious topics; here he does so with sensitivity and understanding but without compromising the content • Exciting and fresh approach to all aspects of the bible, bringing a relevancy and vitality to traditional stories • Contemporary and practical style, and economic format compared to competitor’s coffee table look and price
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780007119677
Publisert
2003-05-06
Utgiver
Vendor
Collins
Vekt
500 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
400

Forfatter

Biographical note

The author of more than 60 books, Nick Page is nothing if not versatile. He writes for readers of all ages, on a wide range of subjects, including history, literary criticism, children's stories (traditional and original), novels and the life-story of a seventeenth century dwarf. He is best known for his Christian books including Tabloid Bible and The Bible Book.