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The Bible for Dummies

By: Jeffrey Geoghegan, Michael Homan
Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
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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. People have historically turned to religion to deal with tragedy and change, and 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 the Bible 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?

Follow the history of the Bible from its beginning thousands of years ago as tattered scrolls to its status as the best seller of all time.

©2003 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (P)2019 Tantor

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Simply amazing 🙌

Simply amazing, good starter, after you have this introduction to the Bible, you won’t be able to stop studying it.

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Facts & Explications

Liked the whole book. Facts & some humour. I think one needs the actual book while listening as it makes referencing to sidebars & notes found in the book. I look forward to listening to this book again w/my paper copy.

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That was different

That was fun! If you are looking to learn the bible scripture and verse than this really isn't the book for you. If you are looking for the back story and and how a person should read and interpret the books than this is a great add on. If you are a new believer go read a bible. But if you know the bible this book will help make all the stories make since. And of course a little humor to break up the monotonous

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Great voice to listen to and clear.

Glad this is where I started. Great to read as a intro to the Bible. Enjoyed the pacing and voice.

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Great explanation of the Bible

A great explanation of the Bible, traditions associated with it, and how it impacts our world.

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History of The Jewish Peoples and Jesus Christ…. The Bible in a nutshell.

Great book filled with humor and wisdom. If you want a concise and informative read about The Bible mixed with humor, well then this is your book.

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Previously unappreciated literature and its connection with the Bible

Literature and origin of sayings and words and music are better understood with their biblical origins

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plain talk, it really helps understand the Bible

really thorough explanation of a lot confusing parts of the Bible. I listen before sleeping

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Good overview

I think it is a good overview of the general concepts of the Bible. It is not a detailed study nor is it intended to be one.

I enjoyed it in order after many years to get a simple relook at the stories of the Bible.

It is all I wanted and worked. It is not about this or that faith which is what I wanted.

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Great for anyone trying to better understand the Bible.

I enjoyed how it simplified the Bible. They did their research to help ensure you understand multiple versions of the Bible.

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