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sugnate

Holy Bible Quotations, Batman!

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019

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As a convert from Protestantism to Catholicism, this is my favorite topic, the one that single-handedly sparked my conversion. I couldn’t wait to read this book, and Jimmy sure went above and beyond.

This book is busting at the bindings with Bible verses supporting Jimmy’s thesis. Ironically, he can prove that the Bible is a Catholic book from Scripture Alone! This is an extremely Biblical book, and a very tactful and approachable one at that.

Akin takes the reader through a thorough historical journey from Christ to the Church to the Bible and back to the Church! He explains many fundamental principals behind the development of Scripture, including the origin of writing, books, printing, translations and so on. He also discusses in unique depth the hard-hitting topics like Sola Scriptura, the canon and deuterocanon, Tradition, Protestant misunderstandings, and tons more.

The read is so thorough that at times it feels dry, like reading an encyclopedia. It is very straightforward and logical, which is an amazing resource, but not necessarily an entertaining read. That being said, I read it off and on for a week and finished it; never was I bored!

I would recommend this book to every Catholic, and I would especially hand it off to my Protestant family and friends. The tone is never even close to antagonistic towards non-Catholics. In fact, it treats every detail as if it were an assumed fact of Christianity. Which it is.

This book is a complete, Biblical, historical and apologetic resource for your library, a must-have! Also, did I mention how thorough it is?

Lplady

Time to join the Catholic Church

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019

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The Bible came from the Catholic Church. Not from the 3500 Protestant Churches in America. We believe in Jesus Christ, the son of God.

Amazon Customer

Highly engaging and educational read!

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019

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I highly recommend this book! It’s a fast, easy read and provides valuable context on the history of Sacred Scripture—particularly the way in which Scripture was used and understood in the time of Christ, the Early Church, Middle Ages, and Reformation Era. Akin also addresses many common questions or allegations Catholics may hear from our Protestant brothers and sisters (ie: why Catholic Bibles have “extra books”, if it’s true that Catholics didn’t want Bibles written in the vernacular, how the Early Church determined what was Scripture and what wasn’t, etc.). Akin’s responses to these concerns are thoughtful, provoking, and vitally important information for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. My only hesitation is the title...while I agree with Akin’s core premise, the presentation could be a turn-off to some.

John DeRosa

This book is an outstanding introduction to the Bible that is jam-packed with important details.

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019

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This book is an outstanding introduction to the Bible that is jam-packed with important details. It's clearly written by someone who believes the Bible is the Word of God, yet also acknowledges the importance of Tradition and Church authority.

Jimmy's discussion of the origins of writing and the structure of the Old Testament incorporates some of the most up-to-date scholarship.

My favorite portion of the text was his discussion of the dating of the Gospels. He argues they were all written prior to 70 AD. But what makes this section so great is the examples and evidence he brings forth to make the case. Using Acts of the Apostles as a hinge, Jimmy argues that it's inexplicable why Luke would not wrap up the story of Paul, unless it was written prior to when the story was wrapped up! Additionally, he provides details to suggest the Gospel of John was also written early. The whole discussion is excellent.

Jimmy balances a popular-level prose with substantial details that makes for an awesome introduction. All Catholic Christians should read this book and learn from it.

Brian

Well Researched Bible History

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019

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The title of this book may scare off some Protestants, but it shouldn't. This is an interesting history of revelation prior to and thru the Bible. The author does a good job of sharing multiple theories on different subjects (like when each book was written), but gives a clear reason for his opinions. As a former Protestant, he is very respectful of different views on the Bible.

Marshall

A Good Quick Read on History of the Bible

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019

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I'm not a Bible scholar, but I enjoy learning about church history. This book gives a lot of background on how the scriptures were compiled into the Bible that we know. It is a quick read that is full of useful information. I was able to use material from this book as a resource for our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) group.

Frederick T Dunn

Not Impressive

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2020

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The book has some interesting facts. However, there is not much depth to this book. I was expecting something that would have a little more academic tone. When you read this book you will find plenty of phrases such as "led scholars to argue...", "some modern authors dismiss them", "...a significant of opinion holds...". When such phrases are given there is often no citation. If you would like a more informative book, I would recommend Stephen Ray's Crossing the Tiber. Ray, gives significant citations and footnotes and provides all the facts and has a much stronger academic tone.

Pretentious Preventions

Sola Akin

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019

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Great book that has plenty of information. Good to give to protestants since it really outlines how Sola scriptura is a contradictory principle.