Baker Pocket Guide to the Bible, The

by O’Donnell, Kevin

• ISBN13: 9780801065972
• ISBN10: 0801065976
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-01
• Publisher: Baker Books

Summary

You don't have to be a scholar to study Scripture. Still, with sixty-six books and numerous writers from various historical times, the Bible can be intimidating to both new and seasoned Christians. But it doesn't have to be this way. The Baker Pocket Guide to the Bible goes through the Bible book by book to offer a nonconfrontational, accessible overview of the biblical text. In a down-to-earth style, O'Donnell gives readers a greater understanding of the context, history, and meaning of Scripture by highlighting the key themes, verses, and passages in each book. Because of its convenient size, The Baker Pocket Guide to the Bible is perfect for use in small groups, as a quick reference guide, or for anyone wanting to take a closer look at Scripture.

Author Biography

Kevin O'Donnell is the author of numerous textbooks and Bible guides, including Postmodernism and A History of Ideas.

Table of Contents

Getting to Know the Bible	11	(8)
Introduction to the Law	19	(28)
Genesis	22	(4)
Exodus	26	(7)
Leviticus	33	(4)
Numbers	37	(5)
Deuteronomy	42	(5)
The History Books	47	(38)
Joshua	48	(4)
Judges and Ruth	52	(6)
1 and 2 Samuel	58	(9)
1 and 2 Kings	67	(8)
1 and 2 Chronicles	75	(3)
Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther	78	(7)
Wisdom	85	(14)
Job	86	(4)
Psalms	90	(3)
Proverbs	93	(2)
Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs	95	(4)
The Prophets	99	(24)
Isaiah	102	(5)
Jeremiah and Lamentations	107	(5)
Ezekiel	112	(5)
Daniel	117	(6)
The Minor Prophets—Part One	123	(10)
Hosea	124	(1)
Joel	125	(1)
Amos	126	(2)
Obadiah	128	(2)
Jonah	130	(3)
The Minor Prophets—Part Two	133	(10)
Micah	134	(1)
Nahum	135	(1)
Habakkuk	136	(1)
Zephaniah	137	(1)
Haggai	138	(2)
Zechariah	140	(1)
Malachi	141	(2)
The Apocrypha	143	(6)
Introduction to the Gospels	149	(34)
Matthew	153	(7)
Mark	160	(6)
Luke	166	(4)
John	170	(7)
The Acts of the Apostles	177	(6)
Introduction to the Letters	183	(52)
Romans	184	(4)
1 and 2 Corinthians	188	(6)
Galatians	194	(2)
Ephesians	196	(3)
Philippians	199	(2)
Colossians	201	(2)
1 and 2 Thessalonians	203	(3)
1 and 2 Timothy	206	(4)
Titus	210	(2)
Philemon	212	(1)
Hebrews	213	(6)
James	219	(3)
1 and 2 Peter	222	(3)
The Letters of John	225	(3)
Jude	228	(2)
Revelation	230	(5)
Miracles and the Bible	235	(3)
Further Reading	238