Discovering the Bible [VINTAGE 1966]

Lampe, G.W.H.; Daniell, David Scott

Published by Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1966

About this Item

Fine unread condition light silver gray linen boards with red front cover and spine lettering contained in a very good condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Foreword by Alys L. Gregory, Editor of the Discovery Reference Books for the University of London Press, Ltd.; Books About the Bible; Notes on the Photographs and Index. Illustrated with black-and-white photograph, black-and-white drawings and map, plus color illustrated front and rear endpapers. Two difficult to see one inch repaired closed tears at the lower front right jacket corner and upper front jacket edge . All pages are in very fine unmarked condition and the spine/binding is in exceedingly tight and square unread condition (see photographs). "The Bible is a very important book. The way of life of the European and American peoples is based on its teachings. Christians look to the bible for guidance and its message has strengthened their faith for nearly two thousand years. As the authors of this book say, the best way to get to know the Bible is to read it, and to read it again until its inspiration stays in our memory. It coutains some of the best stories thee are - stories of Old Testament heroes and the stories of Christ. This book will not tell the stories for you, but it will help you to find them, for it is sometimes difficult to find your way about among all the books which compose the Bible. The Bible is a very old book, and it has been translated very many times. The stories in the first part of this book tell you how the life and teaching of Jesus came to be written down, how Paul wrote his letters, and how learned men tried to decide which was the correct form of the many versions which were written. The story of how the Bible came to be translated into English, the difficulties and danges encountered by the men who were prepared to risk their lives to do this, make vivid reading. If Discovering the Bible helps you to understand your Bible better, and makes you appreciate it because so many people have worked and suffered to preserve it for you; if it encourages you to read some of the books mentioned in the book list, about life in the land of the Bible and about the life of Jesus and his people, it will have served its purpose." ' from the Preface. "The fascinating account of how the Bible we know today reached its present form. In Part I seven stories, fictional but based on fact or tradition, cover a period of more than 1500 years from the compilation of the Gospel of Mark to the King James Version of the Bible. Part II tells what is known of facts about the Bible - when it was written, or when it is believed to have been written; how it has come down to us, including the famous editions in English; and what archaeological discoveries have been made. Part III describes the books of the Bible and summarizes very briefly some of the great stoires and messages. Index and bibliography." - from the inner front jacket flap. Seller Inventory # 008620

Bibliographic Details

Title: Discovering the Bible [VINTAGE 1966]

Publisher: Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee

Publication Date: 1966

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Savage, Steele

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good