This compact; one-semester introduction to the Bible prepares students to begin reading the biblical text as Christian Scripture; focusing on the meaning of Scripture for the church. The editors and contributors--experienced teachers with expertise in different parts of the Bible--orient students to the whole of Scripture so that they may read the biblical text for themselves. The book first explains what Christians believe about Scripture and gives a bird's-eye survey of the whole biblical story. Chapters then introduce the story; arrangement; style; and key ideas of each division of the Old and New Testament; helping readers see how the books of the Bible make a coherent whole.
