The Essential Bible Companion - by John H Walton & Mark L Strauss & Ted Cooper Jr (Paperback)

About the Book

This unique, easy-to-use reference guide quickly provides context for reading God's Word. Each book of the Bible is presented on a colorful two-page spread, helping readers understand the biblical story and its significance. It can also be used as a companion to The Bible in 90 Days curriculum.

Book Synopsis

At your fingertips: the most vital information you need for reading and truly understanding the Bible. The Essential Bible Companion is a unique, easy-to-use reference guide that gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible, book by book.

Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this compact reference tool visually lays out the key details for each book of the Bible, including:

• Essential background information, such as the underlying purpose, the key terms and concepts, and the key teachings about God in that book.
• An easy-to-reference timeline of the book with callouts for notable events.
• Important people to know.
• Key verses, maps, and historical introductions.

Between the brief introductions you might find in a study Bible and the overwhelming amount of detail in an exhaustive reference handbook or commentary, The Essential Bible Companion strikes the perfect balance of manageable information that doesn't distract or detract from Scripture itself.

This richly informative volume will assist you on your journey toward a well-grounded biblical faith.

From the Back Cover

What You Need to Know, When You Need to Know It The Essential Bible Companion gives you what it promises: the essentials. The most vital, absolutely indispensable information you need for reading and truly understanding God's Word. Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this unique, easy-to-use reference guide gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible book by book. From Genesis to Revelation, each book of the Bible has its key details laid out for you clearly and engagingly in a colorful two-page spread that includes * background information * timelines * important biblical characters Striking a balance between too little and too much information---between the brief introductions provided in a Bible and the potentially overwhelming detail of a standard reference handbook---this well-designed, extremely helpful volume condenses the most important information in a highly visual, easy-to-understand format. Ideal for use as a companion to The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, The Essential Bible Companion is also a valuable resource for any Bible study. However you use it, this richly informative volume will assist you on your journey toward a well-grounded biblical faith.