What the Bible is all about : Bible handbook / Henrietta C. Mears.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mears, Henrietta C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (601 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Revised & updated, King James edition.

Place of Publication:

Carol Stream, Illinois : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., [2011]

Summary:

What the Bible Is All About is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God's Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears' classic, you'll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, What the Bible Is All About will * Provide a complete guide to the Scriptures * Explain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New Testaments * Show why the Bible is one book, one history, one story * Introduce key people in biblical history * Give historical background for every major event * Highlight recurring biblical themes * Provide helpful reading plans, maps, and charts, and other study helps Discover for yourself why What the Bible Is All About is one of the world's best-selling Bible handbooks, with more than 4 million in print. This user-friendly guide makes it easier than ever to plant the Word in your heart and mind!

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Dr. Billy Graham

Preface by William T. Greig Jr

Introduction: Understanding the Bible

Part One: The Old Testament

Books of Law

1. Understanding Genesis

2. Understanding Exodus

3. Understanding Leviticus

4. Understanding Numbers

5. Understanding Deuteronomy

Books of History

6. Understanding Joshua

7. Understanding Judges and Ruth

8. Understanding First Samuel

9. Understanding Second Samuel

10. Understanding First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicles and Second Chronicles

11. Understanding Ezra and Nehemiah

12. A Quick Look at the Old Testament: Genesis Through Nehemiah

13. Understanding Esther

Books of Poetry

14. Understanding Job

15. Understanding Psalms

16. Understanding Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon

Books of the Major Prophets

17. Understanding Isaiah

18. Understanding Jeremiah and Lamentations

19. Understanding Ezekiel

20. Understanding Daniel

Books of the Minor Prophets

21. Understanding Hosea, Joel and Amos

22. Understanding Obadiah, Jonah and Micah

23. Understanding Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah

24. Understanding Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi

25. A Quick Look at the Old Testament: Esther Through Malachi

Part Two: The New Testament

The Gospels

26. Understanding the Gospels

27. Understanding Matthew

28. Understanding Mark

29. Understanding Luke

30. Understanding John

History

31. Understanding Acts

Letters of Paul

32. Understanding Romans

33. Understanding First Corinthians

34. Understanding Second Corinthians

35. Understanding Galatians

36. Understanding Ephesians

37. Understanding Philippians

38. A Quick Look at the New Testament: Matthew Through Philippians

39. Understanding Colossians.

40. Understanding First Thessalonians

41. Understanding Second Thessalonians

42. Understanding First Timothy

43. Understanding Second Timothy

44. Understanding Titus and Philemon

General Letters

45. Understanding Hebrews

46. Understanding James

47. Understanding First Peter

48. Understanding Second Peter

49. Understanding First John, Second John, Third John and Jude

Prophecy

50. Understanding Revelation

51. A Quick Look at the New Testament: Colossians Through Revelation

Part Three: Appendices

Appendix A: Teaching Suggestions

Appendix B: Becoming a Member of God's Family

Appendix C: A Glossary of Bible Words

Appendix D: Maps

Appendix E: Bible Reading Plans.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781496416063

1496416066

OCLC:

987936966