Testament
The Abridged Bible: From Adam to Apocalypse
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Paperback / softback
£13.99
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9780826481603
Number of Pages: 688
Published: 17/08/2006
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
For many people, the Bible is a closed book. Yet the Bible contains some of the greatest stories ever told, and so much of its poetry and wisdom permeates our language and culture - in music, painting, literature and film. Testament is a highly readable abridgement of the whole Bible. Testament will appeal to readers of all ages and religious backgrounds - especially to those who may be curious to know what makes the Bible the world's all-time bestseller, a classic of world literature, and probably still the most influential book in print.
CONTENTS List of Illustrations and Maps Introduction PART ONE: FROM ADAM TO MOSES 1.Creation and Fall 2.The Age of the Patriarchs 3.The Story of Joseph 4.The Exodus 5.Israel in the Wilderness 6.The Last Words of Moses PART TWO: WARRIORS, PROPHETS AND KINGS 7.Joshua and the Conquest of Canaan 8.The Age of the Judges 9.The Story of Samson 10.The Story of Ruth 11.Samuel and Saul 12.The Story of David 13.The Golden Age of Solomon 14.The Two Kingdoms 15.Elijah and Elisha 16.The Decline and Fall of Israel 17.The Story of Jonah 18.The Decline and Fall of Judah 19.The Story of Daniel 20.The Story of Esther 21.The Return of the Exiles PART THREE: POEMS, PROVERBS AND PROPHECIES 22.The Trials of Job 23.Selections from the Psalms 24.Sayings of the Wise 25.The World According to Ecclesiastes 26.The Love Song of Solomon 27.Words and Visions of the Prophets PART FOUR: THE STORY OF THE CHRIST 28.Birth and Early Years 29.Baptism and Early Ministry 30.The Sermon on the Mount 31.Healings and Teachings 32.The Road to Jerusalem 33.The Way to the Cross 34.Passion and Resurrection PART FIVE: FROM ACTS TO APOCALYPSE 35.Acts of the Apostles 36.Selections from the Letter of St Paul 37.Selections from Other Early Christian Letters 38.Apocalypse Biblical Timeline and Index of Sources Maps
"'Reading the Bible from cover to cover is such a daunting prospect that few undertake it. Now, with judicious abridgement, the source of Jewish tradition and Christian faith is made accessible to the general reader. Testament is a brilliant concept that will reveal the excitement and profundity of scripture to a new generation.' Piers Paul Read 'For those who've been putting aside two years in later life to read the Bible from cover to cover, the good news is: the most important bits are here.' Jeremy Vine, Radio Two 'Testament deserves to become an indispensable resource for all who want to encourage biblical literacy, both within and without the church. The reader-friendly format, presenting a sort of canon within the canon, will help many rediscover the greatest book ever written.' Dale C. Allison, Jr., Errett M. Grable Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary"