How Did We Get the Bible? (Value Books) - Softcover

Sumner, Tracy M.

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9781630586751: How Did We Get the Bible? (Value Books)

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ISBN 10: 1630586757 ISBN 13: 9781630586751

Publisher: Value Books, 2015

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You'll gain even more appreciation for your Bible when you see how God directed its development, from the original authors through today's translations. How Did We Get the Bible' provides an easy-to-read historical overview, covering the Holy Spirit's inspiration of the writers, the preservation of the documents, the compilation of the canon, and the efforts to bring the Bible to people in their own language. This fascinating story, populated by intriguing characters, will encourage you with God's faithfulness'to His own Word, and to those of us who read it.

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provides an easy-to-read historical overview, covering the Holy Spirit’s inspiration of the writers, the preservation of the original documents, the compilation of the canon, and the efforts to bring the Bible to people in their own language. It’s a fascinating story, ideal for personal and group use.

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Your Bible’s

had an amazing journey.

Ever wonder how the Bible you hold in your hands came to be? Learn its fascinating story in How Did We Get the Bible?

Inside, you'll find chapters on

The Bible's authors
How the original documents were preserved
The compilation of the "canon" - the 66 books we know today
Early translation work
Gutenberg's contributions, through the printing press
Modern translations, from the King James through 21st century versions

Through this intriguing story, you'll be encouraged by God’s faithfulness - to His own Word, and to those of us who read it.

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