Baker Pocket Guide to the Bible

CAUTION: This handy, portable guide may not fit in all pockets! The Bible has sixty-six books and numerous authors from different historical times. So you must be a scholar to study Scripture, right? Wrong. Not with The Baker Pocket Guide to the Bible. Its easy-to-use format lets you get in, get truth, and get out. It fits into your pocket, your budget, and your limited supply of time. Going through the Bible book-by-book, author Kevin O'Donnell clearly and concisely summarizes each book's themes and main events and highlights key verses and passages. Using nontechnical language and a down-to-earth style, O'Donnell creates a handy guide that will heighten your knowledge of the Bible and deepen your faith. Whether you use the book with a small group or by yourself, this comprehensive and accessible guide is the perfect resource to give you a greater understanding of the context, history, and meaning of Scripture. "The perfect gift for someone just beginning to read the Bible seriously."--Rowan Williams, archbishop of CanterburyO'Donnell, Kevin is the author of 'Baker Pocket Guide to the Bible ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780801065972 and ISBN 0801065976.