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This beautifully illustrated book is divided into five sections: "The Old Testament Takes Shape," "The New Testament Takes Shape," "The Bible in a Rapidly Growing Church, " "The Book of the Reformation," and "The Bible in the Modern World."

The sections cover topics such as the oral tradition, the use of papyrus, settling the Jewish bible, the First-Century letter writing, selecting the New Testament, Jerome's Latin Bible, Illuminating a manuscript, printing the Bible, the Kind James Version, modern biblical criticism, the Bible societies, and the Bible in moving pictures.

Written in a lively and lucid style, the test brings the story and key people involved in it to life. It shows how the Bible has inspired the whole range of human emotion and experience, including the finest art and literature. By use of contemporary quotations, photography, full-color art, maps, charts, and special features, The Bible: A History is attractive and easy to read, full of information, and insight. It is ideal for anyone wanting to learn about one of the most extraordinary books in history.

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