The Complete Book of Bible Basics

by Taylor, Mark D.

• ISBN13: 9781414301693
• ISBN10: 1414301693
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-01
• Publisher: TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS

Summary

All the names, phrases, events, stories, and terms from the Bible and church history that every Christian should be familiar with--in one concise volume.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Quizzes	1	(66)
The Bible	67	(30)
A brief summary of each book of the Bible
Best-known English translations
The writing and transmission of the Bible
Bible study tools
Quotations from the Bible	97	(26)
Familiar quotations
Each of the Ten Commandments
The Beatitudes
The Lord's Prayer
Surprising quotations-and common misquotations
100 Key Events in the Old Testament	123	(68)
A list of key events in chronological order
People and Events in the Old Testament	125	(66)
Who's who and what's what
Heroes and villains, kings and queens
Prophets, patriarchs, and matriarchs
Nations and cities
Rivers, mountains, seas
Religious and cultural terms
Great Bible stories
Important events in the history of Israel
100 Key Events in the New Testament	191	(2)
A list of key events in chronological order
People and Events in the New Testament	193	(44)
Who's who and what's what
All of Jesus' disciples
Saints and sinners, kings and emperors
People who knew Jesus
People in the early church
Terms associated with Jesus' life
Miracles and parables of Jesus
Church History	237	(64)
Who's who in church history
Important events in church history
Major American denominations
Popes and kings
Church Life and Theology	301	(46)
Simple definitions of important theological terms
Important Protestant doctrines
Important Roman Catholic doctrines
Liturgical terms and the church year
The Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed
Offices in the church
Ordinances and sacraments
Names for God found in the Bible
Key terms from the book of Revelation
The Bible and Christianity in the Fine Arts	347	(22)
Artists, musicians, authors
Popular hymns and gospel songs
Religious architecture
Great works of religious art
How to Become More Biblically Literate	369	(4)
Index	373