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A study companion to the Bible, this full-color guide brings the books and stories to life. Phillips includes maps, summaries and outlines to help you see how it all fits together. You'll get a unique look at the characters, their roles, and their development within each story.

How did the universe begin? What is truth? How can we live good lives? Throughout history, humankind has asked these and other big questions about the nature of life and existence - and big thinkers have offered solutions that continue to shape our world. Written in plain English, The Philosophy Book is packed with short, pithy explanations that cut through the jargon, step-by-step diagrams that untangle knotty theories, classic quotes that make philosophy...

Presents a comprehensive introduction to the stories, events, and teachings of one hundred major passages of the Old and New Testaments, explaining their theological significance while offering profiles of important figures and locations.

"The Illustrated Bible Story by Story" is an indispensable retelling of the stories that have absorbed readers for centuries. With comprehensive and objective coverage of every major covenant, prophecy, miracle, and parable in the Old and New Testaments, set clearly in their historical and religious context, the uniquely accessible approach appeals to a general readership of any faith, making this an ideal gift as well as an essential resource for...

Understanding the Bible can be somewhat intimidating for laypersons. However, the new and improved edition of Adventuring Through the Bible is designed to give readers a thorough overview of the entire Bible in an easy and exciting way. This full-color resource features more than 900 pages filled with outlines, themes, and applications to help the reader grasp the message of each book of the Bible. Including charts, maps, timelines, and images, Adventuring...