The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible Author:James S. Bell Jr. Adam and Eve. The Tower of Babylon. Moses. Reigns of David and Solomon. Herod the Great. The birth and death of Jesus. This guide brings readers to the fascinating world of the Old and New Testaments, and helps them understand this classic as literature and history. Features the famous stories, parables, and personalities of the Bible; detailed ... more »maps of the journeys of its most famous figures; and descriptions of the Bibles everyday lifeincluding customs, clothing, music and social life. Also contains an overview of Bible making, translation through the ages, and historical findings related to the stories. Those searching for a deeper understanding of the Bible as sacred text and its relevance today will find this down-to-earth guide especially useful.« less