TY - BOOK AU - Alexander, Pat TI - The Lion handbook to the Bible SN - 9780745938707 AV - BS 417 .L56 1999 PY - 1999/// CY - England PB - Lion Publishing plc KW - BIBLE -- HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC. N1 - Includes rapid factfinder; Introducing the bible -- Starting with the bible -- The bible in its setting -- Understanding the bible -- Passing on the story -- The bible today -- The Old Testament -- Introduction -- The 'Five Books' Genesis to Deuteronomy -- Israel's History Joshua to Esther -- Poetry and wisdom Job to Song of Solomon-- The Prophets Isaiah to Malachi -- The New Testament -- Introduction -- The Gospels and Acts Matthew to Acts -- The Letters Romans to Revelation -- Rapid Factfinder N2 - "Fully revised with fresh articles and graphics, this handbook unwraps more clearly for non-experts the mysteries of ancient scriptures, providing instant access to information from a range of sources. It reveals the relevance of the context for the writings and sheds light on why there are different interpretations." -- Amazon ER -