vol. Participant guide

Books of the Bible

A Survey of the Old and New Testaments

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"Books of the Bible" is a 26-lesson, systematic overview of all the books of the Bible. This study is ideal for persons who feel "new to the Bible" or who are new to the Christian faith. It's based on the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.

Books of the Bible contains many helpful, easy to use features:
- Workbook format for personal study and reflection
- Background information onn the Bible book or books
- Summary of the main points of the books covered in each lesson
- Discussion and reflection questions
- Suggested daily Bible readings
- Review sheets and answers
- Articles introducing major segments of the Bible
- Pronunciation guide to biblical names and places

Persons who complete this survey will gain confidence and familiarity with the overall text of the Bible and will attain a solid basis for further, more in-depth Bible study.

John H. Hayes is professor of Old Testament and Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Keith Schoville is professor emeritus in the Departmet of Hebrew and Semitic Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.