The Abingdon Introduction to the Bible: Understanding Jewish and Christian Scriptures

This comprehensive introduction to the various collections of biblical literature used by Jews Catholics and Protestants gives the beginner clear concise and engaging entries into each book while covering major controversies. The authors show how various biblical books have influenced and continue to have an impact upon western ethics politics and of course religion. Using artistic renderings and charts this book is student-friendly but communicates a depth of learning in a responsible and balanced fashion.