Testament / compiled and edited by Philip Law from the text of the Revised English Bible ; consultant editors, Dale C. Allison, Jr. ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Law, Philip.

Contributor:

Allison, Dale C., Jr., 1955-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Abridgments.

Bible.

Bible--English--Revised English.

Genre:

Abridgments.

Physical Description:

xxi, 659 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm

Other Title:

Testament : the Bible odyssey

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, NY : Continuum, [2005]

Summary:

For many people, the Bible is a closed book. Yet the Bible contains some of the greatest stories ever told, and so much of its poetry and wisdom permeates our language and culture - in music, painting, literature and film. Testament is a highly readable abridgement of the whole Bible. It enables readers to grasp the entire sweep of the Old Testament story as though reading a novel; to reflect on the sublime poetry of the book of the Psalms; to ponder the timeless spiritual advice of the Wisdom writings; and to marvel at the amazing visions of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and the other prophets. Testament also includes all the sayings of Jesus, along with the most powerful and memorable episodes from the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles. Then follow selections from the letters of Paul and the other apostles, culminating with the vivid apocalyptic visions of the book of Revelation. Testament will appeal to readers of all ages and religious backgrounds.

Contents:

Part 1 From Adam to Moses

1 Creation and Fall 3

2 The Age of the Patriarchs 13

3 The Story of Joseph 42

4 The Exodus 61

5 Israel in the Wilderness 78

6 The Last Words of Moses 109

Part 2 Warriors, Prophets and Kings

7 Joshua and the Conquest of Canaan 119

8 The Age of the Judges 133

9 The Story of Samson 155

10 The Story of Ruth 162

11 Samuel and Saul 168

12 The Story of David 186

13 The Golden Age of Solomon 248

14 The Two Kingdoms 260

15 Elijah and Elisha 266

16 The Decline and Fall of Israel 282

17 The Story of Jonah 288

18 The Decline and Fall of Judah 291

19 The Story of Daniel 303

20 The Story of Esther 317

21 The Return of the Exiles 329

Part 3 Poems, Proverbs and Prophecies

22 The Trials of Job 345

23 Selections from the Psalms 368

24 Sayings of the Wise 381

25 The World According to Ecclesiastes 395

26 The Love Song of Solomon 401

27 Words and Visions of the Prophets 408

Part 4 The Story of the Christ

28 Birth and Early Years 443

29 Baptism and Early Ministry 451

30 The Sermon on the Mount 468

31 Healings and Teachings 475

32 The Road to Jerusalem 494

33 The Way to the Cross 519

34 Passion and Resurrection 528

Part 5 From Acts to Apocalypse

35 Acts of the Apostles 549

36 Selections from the Letters of St Paul 588

37 Selections from Other Early Christian Letters 609

38 Apocalypse 623.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 633) and index.

ISBN:

082647991X

0826477348

OCLC:

60327365