The Bible For Dummies: Religion & Spirituality For Dummies Book Series by Jeffrey Geoghegan & Michael Homan

The Bible For Dummies: Religion & Spirituality For Dummies Book Series by Jeffrey Geoghegan & Michael Homan

Please note: This version of The Bible For Dummies (9781119293507) was previously published with the ISBN 9780764552960. While it features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Discover the world’s all-time bestseller in an entirely new light

Ninety percent of Americans own a copy of the Bible, and while it's the most widely read book, it's also the least understood. Regardless of your religion, understanding the Bible brings much of Western art, literature, and public discourse into greater focus—from Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper" painting to the Wachowski brothers' The Matrix movies. With the right insight, the Bible can be an accessible, helpful guide to life's big questions.

The Bible For Dummies appeals to people of all faiths, as well as those who don't practice any particular religion, by providing interfaith coverage of the entire Bible and the often fascinating background information that makes it come alive. You'll find answers to such questions as: Where did the Bible come from? Who wrote the Bible? How is the Bible put together?

Key Topics Covered

Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the bestseller of all time. This guide covers these topics and more:

• Ten people in the Bible you should know
• The Hebrew Bible
• The Apocrypha's hidden treasures
• What's new about the New Testament
• Israel's wisdom, literature, and love poetry
• The Bible's enduring influence
• The prophets: more than fortunetellers

Whether you're interested in broadening your spiritual horizons, uncovering the symbolism of Western culture, or gaining a deeper understanding of the book you grew up reading, The Bible For Dummies has all the information you need to navigate this ancient and fascinating book.