Understanding the Bible

Synopsis

Stephen Harris’s text is the best-selling nonsectarian guide designed for students undertaking their first systematic study of the Bible. In addition to important archaeological data and historical background, Harris provides information about the date, authorship, and theological content of each book of the Old and New Testaments. The purpose of the text is twofold: to acquaint readers with the content and major themes of each biblical book and to familiarize them with important contemporary scholarship.