The Bible for Dummies

By: Jeffrey Geoghegan, Michael Homan

Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin

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

Wow!

This is an absolutely amazing read or listen! Like I saw in a previous review, if you haven’t read the Bible, or never heard any of the stories in children’s church, this not for you. If you have read the Bible or know most of the stories, this is excellent. I LOVE the humor and the general breakdown of the books is so good. I give this narrator a 10/10. He has a great, crisp voice and the way he jokes, but not in a malicious way, made laugh a lot. I 100% recommend this book, whether it’s paperback or an audiobook. Get. This. Now.

Narrator & Topic

We are most likely to remember very serious anecdotes presented to us in a humorous style. So this book was excellent.The narrator is fantastic. Thank you!

Most enjoyable listen

I like it relates often to current culture
I like various slicing: persons, eras, centuries,

Excellent Overview of the Old and New Testaments

Well read by the narrator, this is a very good breakdown on the old and new testaments. The author covers the subject thoroughly while injecting a bit of humor so as to keep the book interesting, and engaging.
It also touches on the influence that the Bible has on our society to this day. At the end, there is a brief mention of the relationship between the three Abrahamic religions ; Judaism, Christianity and Islam. I think the author could’ve spent a bit more time on that.
Well worth the listen! Especially if you’re interested in studying the Bible but aren’t sure where or how to start.

Awesome

Not for dummies, this book was great it take three essence on the stores of the bible and condenses the to understandable shorter exerts. Enjoy. 🙏🏽

Fantastic

I enjoyed this so much that I will be purchasing it to keep for future reference very well done

Really enjoyed this!

I will be listening more than once. so much information to absorb! I really loved hearing the Bible broken down like this. So easy to follow along.

Wow

This is by far one of the best books I have ever listened to! It brings together the Bible in simple terms. ( with a little humor here and there) if you would like a better understanding of the Bible this brings it together!

Simply amazing 🙌

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

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.