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Product: A General Introduction to the Bible: From Ancient Tablets to Modern Translations
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What does the word "Bible" mean? Who wrote the Bible? Has it changed over time? Why are there so many translations?

A General Introduction to the Bible answers these questions and more. Without becoming too technical for the average layperson, David Ewert surveys the history, formation, transmission, and translation of the Christian Bible in an informative and captivating way.

Topics include:

Meaning of "Bible" and the naming of biblical books
Transmission of sacred scriptures
The thousand-year story of the English Bible
Bible organization
Development of biblical languages
Canon of the testaments
Extracanonical books
Early versions of the Bible
Choosing a translation

Features include:

Photographs of ancient texts, Bible pages, key individuals, and settings
Maps and charts that show the development of languages, textual families, and the relationship of various translations and revisions
Suggested readings and an extensive glossary and index

From ancient tablets to modern translations—God's Word to humanity has been profoundly impacting the world for several millennia. And after learning about its fascinating history, your appreciation for the Bible will surely increase even more.

Product: The Bible: Its Origin, Nature & Collection (NGIM Guide to Bible Doctrine Book 1)
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This is a popular introduction to the study of the doctrine of the Bible firmly rooted in the
evangelical tradition. Each chapter covers an area of the doctrine of the Bible, stresses its basis, doctrinal importance and interconnectedness to formulating a Christian view of the Bible and other doctrines. The study questions provided help reinforce the material and make it usable even for a formal study of the Bible’s nature. It is ideal for personal study or in groups for the home, church, school or ministry environment.

Product: Zondervan Handbook to the Bible by David and Pat Alexander (2011-09-26)
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Product: A General Introduction to the Bible by Norman L. Geisler (1986-08-03)
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