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The Bible For Dummies | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jeffrey Geoghegan, Michael Homan
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: EBooks
List Price: $21.99
Buy New: $9.99
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 1692
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Dewey Decimal Number: 220.61
ASIN: B001B8NW5A
Publication Date: July 28, 2008
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Product Description
Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while it-s the most widely read book, it-s also the least understood. Regardless of your religion, understanding the Bible brings much of Western art, literature, and public discourse into greater focus-from Leonardo da Vinci-s -Last Supper- painting to the Wachowski brothers- The Matrix movies. People have historically turned to religion to deal with tragedy and change, and with the right insight, the Bible can be an accessible, helpful guide to life-s big questions. The Bible For Dummies appeals to people of all faiths, as well as those who don-t practice any particular religion, by providing interfaith coverage of the entire Bible and the often fascinating background information that makes the Bible come alive. You-ll find answers to such questions as: - Where did the Bible come from?
- Who wrote the Bible?
- How is the Bible put together?
Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the bestseller of all time. The Bible For Dummies covers these topics and more: - Ten people in the Bible you should know
- The Hebrew Bible
- The Apocrypha-s hidden treasures
- What-s new about the New Testament
- Israel-s wisdom, literature, and love poetry
- The Bible-s enduring influence
- The prophets: more than fortunetellers
Discover the world-s all-time bestseller in an entirely new light. Whether you-re interested in broadening your spiritual horizons, uncovering the symbolism of Western culture, or gaining a deeper understanding of the book you grew up reading, The Bible For Dummies has all the information you need to navigate this ancient and fascinating book.
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 Finally-A book that knows its intended audience by name September 30, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Bible For Dummies...Finally! A book that is written with the mentality of its intended audience firmly in mind!
There are many books with the sub-text"for dummies" ...most of these concentrate on useful topics.."Computers for dummies"or "French cuisine for dummies"..Some delve into more esoteric topics,explaining how certain famous authors created thier alternate fictional worlds,or decribing old traditions or belief-systems to modern readers...
Writing a book like this one,for "dummies"and about the bible one must tread carefully..Those who blindly have"faith" in what the bible claims will not be satisfied with any "explainations" that do not conform with thier own notions,and,on the other hand,those who have a scientific,"secular" approach to things will find "explainations" of such unlikely events as walking on water or raising the dead to be,in a word,absurd...
Not that this author does not try..Much of what he lists here is based on the more prevailing religious traditions,which in itself is an underlining of the the irony to be found in the books title..For far too many the bible is not a religious tradition but a book of"facts",based on "belief" and not on reality..And since this points to a subjective rather than an objective point of view,any tidbit of data to be found in this volume will be compared to whatever form of belief the reader subscribes to and either accepted or rejected on that basis alone...
One cannot write a book "for dummies" about the bible,since one must,for all practical purposes,be a"dummy" in the first place to believe in much of what the bible contains.
 Bible For Dummies-Only an overview September 16, 2008
Book gives a generalized summary of the Bible. Very little interpretation. Good for basic reading/introduction.
 Bible for Dummies is Tops May 18, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Well written and holds my attention. Good overview. Using it for a Sunday School class.
Exactly what I was looking for! April 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have always tried to read the Bible front to back, and I have always gotten lost somewhere in the middle of Genesis. This book has helped turn the confusion into common, understandable words. I am still early in the book, BUT I now understand WAY more than I ever have. There are also tidbits throughout that explain contreversal and interesting parts of the Bible, and the authors present them without bias. The first chapter made me understand differences between the Literature used by Jews, Christians, and the Koran; I had no idea we believe in the same beginnings. This is a great book for the person, like me, who has tried to understand the Bible but can never get past the wording and sequencing. If you are looking for direction in spirituality, this may not be the inpirational jolt you need. Forget about what serious Bible-beaters tell you, the light-hearted speech of the authors does NOT deface nor belittle the wonderful message the Bible has for us.
Bible for Dummies March 25, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I teach theology and this book is invaluable for Scripture study. It is written in a light-hearted style that is easy to read and thoroughly immersed in the heart of the Bible. A must-have for anyone interested in truly understanding the Word.
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