The compact guide to the Bible

What is the Bible? More than a collection of writings ; Life in biblical times ; The authority of the Bible ; The languages of the Bible ; The transmission of the Bible ; Bible translation ; The canon of the Bible ; A continuing task

The world of the Bible. The diverse origins of biblical documents ; Historical setting ; Geographical setting ; Other regions visited by Jesus ; Cultural setting ; Archaeology : its contribution to understanding the biblical world

What is in the Bible? Different kinds of literature in the Bible library. Stories ; Law ; Prophecy ; Prophets in the Old Testament ; Poetry and song ; Wisdom ; Letters ; Apocalyptic literature

Overview of the Old Testament. The Old Testament story ; The Old Testament story of history and faith ; The Old Testament books

Overview of the New Testament. The New Testament story ; The New Testament books

Individuals in the Bible. Beginnings ; The Patriarchs ; The leaders and judges ; The prophets ; Kings and queens ; Jesus and his family ; The twelve disciples ; People who met Jesus ; Apostles and leaders of the church ; Women in the Bible

Nations and groups in the Bible. The twelve tribes of Israel ; Other nations ; New Testament Jewish groups ; New Testament culture

Places in the Bible. Places where people meet God ; Places of God's miraculous intervention ; Places in Jesus' life ; Places associated with journeys ; Places of sin ; Places of exile and captivity ; Places of hope

The Bible and Christian belief. The heart of biblical faith ; Biblical faith and the Christian calendar

Reading and using the Bible today. How to read the Bible ; Why is reading the Bible important? ; Organizing a personal Bible reading time ; Reading the Bible from cover to cover ; Reading the Bible chronologically ; Reading the Bible thematically ; Help reading the Bible ; Reading the Bible with other people.