Understanding the Bible

9780073407449. New condition. Trade paperback. 8th ed. Language: English. Pages: 512. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 512 p. Contains: Illustrations, color, Maps, Figures. This best-selling nonsectarian guide is designed for students undertaking their first systematic study of the Bible. It is the only single-volume introductory textbook that places each book of the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and the New Testament fully in its historical and cultural context. Understanding the Bible acquaints readers with the content as well as the major themes of each biblical book, and familiarizes them with the goals and methods of important scholarship.