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Everything About the Bible That You Never Had Time to Look Up
Everything About the Bible That You Never Had Time to Look Up Author:W. Milton Timmons This book summarizes the 197 extant documents which make up, or once made up, or were highly influential in the development of, 51 major versions of the Judeo-Christian Bible. Many scriptures are very rare, and English translations were often made several centuries ago, using impenetrably archaic language. Now these texts are made both accessi... more »ble and even entertaining. In addition to the summaries, there are statements of scholarly consensus regarding authorship, dates of composition and redaction, name changes, original language and provenance. Footnotes often point out historical inaccuracies, disputes about translation, or cross-reference different versions of the same story. Finally, the books are presented in chronological order, as well as can be determined, so readers can see the gradual development of themes, literary styles, and religious concepts. The book is written in an objective, scholarly style, which should make it acceptable to believers and non-believers alike.« less