Halley's Bible Handbook

2720 Pages·2015·16.25 MB·English

by  Henry H. Halley

HALLEY’S BIBLE HANDBOOK
Clear . . . Simple . . . Easy to
read.

This world-renowned Bible handbook is
updated and revised to provide even
greater clarity, insight, and usefulness.
Now with NIV text!

Do you need help understanding the Bible?
Halley’s Bible Handbook with the New
International Version makes the Bible’s wisdom
and message accessible to you. Whether you’ve
never read the Bible before or have read it many
times, you’ll find insights here that can give you a
firm grasp of God’s Word. You’ll develop an
appreciation for the cultural, religious, and
geographic settings in which the story of the Bible
unfolds. You’ll see how its different themes fit
together in a remarkable way. And you’ll see the
heart of God and the person of Jesus Christ
revealed from Genesis to Revelation. Written for
both mind and heart, this completely revised,
updated, and expanded 25th edition of Halley’s
Bible Handbook retains Dr. Halley’s highly
personal style. It features:
All-new maps, photographs, and illustrations
Contemporary design
Bible references in easy-to-read, best-selling
New International Version (NIV)
Practical Bible reading programs
Helpful tips for Bible study
Fascinating archaeological information
Easy-to-understand sections on how we got
the Bible and on church history
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HALLEY’S
BIBLE
HANDBOOK
WITH THE NEW INTERNATIONAL
VERSION
Halley’s Bible Handbook with the New International Version
Completely revised and expanded 25th edition of Halley’s Bible
Handbook
ePub Format
Copyright © 2000 by Halley’s Bible Handbook, Inc.
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Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available for
the print edition of this title.
eISBN: 0-310-29607-2
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from
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Revising editor/writer: Ed M. van der Maas
Archaeology and geography: Carl G. Rasmussen
Church history and Jewish history: Ruth F. van der Maas
Supervising editor: James E. Ruark
Interior design: Sherri L. Hoffman
Composition: Sherri L. Hoffman and Nancy Wilson
Maps: Jane Haradine
“The Bible is the most priceless possession
of the human race.”
Contents

Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Epigraph
Foreword to the 25th Edition
The Heart of the Bible
Note to the Reader
The Heart of the Bible
The Habit of Bible Reading
Going to Church As an Act of Worship
Notable Sayings About the Bible
Bible Backgrounds
What the Bible Is
How the Bible Is Organized
What the Bible Is About
The Main Thought of Each Bible Book