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Learn about the scriptures of the Old and New Testament in The Bible Book.
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about the Bible in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Bible Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.
This captivating book will broaden your understanding of the Bible, with:
- Entries organized to follow the course of the Bible from start to finish
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concept
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding
The Bible Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the the most widely printed religious book of all time, aimed at self-educators and religious education students wanting to gain an overview. Here you'll find clear factual writing offering insight into key figures, scriptures and passages.
Your Bible Questions, Simply Explained
How does God speak through prophecy? What is the significance of the Transfiguration? Explore these questions and the ideas and beliefs key to the teachings of the most widely printed religious book of all time. If you thought it was difficult to learn about one of the world's major religions, The Bible Book presents the information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about more than 100 of the most important Old and New Testament stories and breakdowns of some of the most well-known passages ever written from The Bible.
The Big Ideas Series
With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Bible Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Author Notes
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.
DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.
Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting.
DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.
DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.
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Reviews (2)
Booklist Review
Part commentary and part dictionary, The Bible Book introduces and explains stories, themes, and key events recounted or foretold in the Bible, ranging from the Fall in the Garden of Eden to the Last Judgment. Each section begins with an In Brief summary that gives the biblical passage, theme, setting, and key individuals involved. The commentary that follows is accessibly written and enhanced by reproductions of works of art, photos, and other graphics, making for a visually arresting and engaging presentation. Although coverage includes the books of the Bible sacred to Judaism, it should be noted that the perspective here is Christian. Recommended for large public libraries.--McConnell, Christopher Copyright 2018 Booklist
Library Journal Review
This new addition to the "Big Ideas" series deploys bold graphics, maps, charts, and photographs, presenting key biblical stories accessibly, with their cultural background and spiritual significance. The seven scholar contributors acknowledge various points of view (e.g., both natural and symbolic explanations of the burning bush) but generally hew to a conservative Christian interpretation. Islam, a religion of the Book, is touched on occasionally. The work acknowledges the importance of the Bible to Judaism, but the Christian-centric lens appears early on: the introduction describes the entire Old Testament as a response to the Fall, "culminating in the New Testament." The authors use the Protestant canon and order, as well as the Protestant (not the Roman Catholic) version of the Ten Commandments. The New International Version Bible quotation in the Sodom story explicitly refers to sex; a comment that Sodom is "traditionally" about homosexuality overshadows one sentence citing the city's other grievous sins. A directory briefly summarizes additional stories (some problematic to modern readers, including Noah's curse of Ham, Jephthah's sacrifice of his daughter, and Solomon's murder of his half brother). The language is clear and simple, explaining terms such as theodicy when necessary. VERDICT An informative and engaging introduction to the Bible for general readers.-Patricia D. Lothrop, formerly of St. George's Sch., Newport, RI © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
