The Bible from Scratch A Lightning Tour from Genesis to Revelation

For all who find the Bible a bit daunting, The Bible from Scratch could be just what's needed. It offers a lightning sketch of the Bible using easy-to-follow graphics and explains clearly and simply the essential meaning of every Bible book. It provides helpful hints for understanding what each biblical writer was aiming to get across to his readers. And it introduces all the famous people and events in the Bible story. Lively, witty and entertaining, it's the ideal starting point for all who want to get better acquainted with the world's bestselling book, but don't know where to start.

SIMON JENKINS is an author, editor and illustrator. His previous publications include Bible Mapbook (Lion, 1985) and Windows into Heaven: The Icons and Spirituality of Russia (Lion, 1998). He is also an editor of the lively and often controversial website, www.ship-of-fools.com.