The Bible for Dummies

Ninety per cent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, but in trying to understand the book as a whole, it's difficult to know where to begin. This guide explains in plain English what's in the Bible, how it is organized, who wrote it and what it's all about. It includes a one-sentence summary of each biblical book as well as brief definitions of all the important people, places and things. Writing from an interfaith perspective, the authors focus on the Bible not only as a holy book for people of faith but also as a cultural reference necessary for understanding works of art, literature and public discourse. With background information it is intended as a one-stop guide to the world's all-time bestseller.