1001 Surprising Things You Should Know about the Bible
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0801064244
ISBN 13
9780801064241
Category
Exegesis ( 聖經研究 )
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Publication Year
2005
Publisher
Pages
221
Subject
BS615
Abstract
A collection of 1,001 pieces of information relating to the Bible. This resource illuminates the various characters, events, and facts about this influential book. It uncovers intriguing tidbits such things as: how the Bible came to be, the Apocrypha, famous quotes about the Bible, New Testament writings, and miracles of amazing proportions.
Description
About the Bible -- Nuts and bolts -- How the Bible reads -- The missing part: the Apocrypha -- The Bible into translation -- Funny and fresh takes -- Famous words and phrases -- Strange and amazing facts -- Famous quotes -- The Old Testament books -- In the beginning -- Early Israel -- The Israelite adventure -- Poetry of kings -- Prophets speak -- The New Testament writings -- A Savior, which is Christ the Lord -- Miracles of amazing proportions -- Speaking in pictures -- A church begins -- The Bible lands -- Festivals and holidays -- Family life -- Manners and customs -- Culture shock between the ages -- Angels in the Bible -- The animal kingdom -- The plant kingdom -- Music in the Bible -- Symbols -- Bible trivia.
Number of Copies
2
