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How We Got the Bible by John H. Sailhamer

How We Got the Bible

John H. Sailhamer

Zondervan · Paperback · August 10, 1998

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A reference to the biblical text’s history, Hebrew Old Testament, and Greek New Testament.
Genres
Biblical History & Culture, Bible Handbooks, Bible Criticism & Interpretation
Published
Zondervan, August 10, 1998

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What is the Bible? Where did it come from, and how can we trust it as God's true Word when it was written by so many different people over such a long period of time? These are just some of the questions that this handy little book will answer. When busy people want to know more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Zondervan Quick-Reference Library offers an instant information alternative in a manageable length.

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Covering the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in an easy-to-use format, this series helps new Christians and seasoned believers alike find answers to their questions about Christianity and the Bible. The information in How We Got the Bible is presented in units of one or two pages, so that each section can be read in a few minutes, covering: - The history of the biblical text. - The Hebrew Old Testament. - The Greek New Testament. - How to make sense of the many different versions of the Bible we have today. The Zondervan Quick-Reference Library makes important knowledge affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for busy people who don’t have a lot of time to read or study.

Biblical Text History

A reference to the biblical text’s history, Hebrew Old Testament, and Greek New Testament.

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  • The history of the biblical text
  • How to make sense of today’s Bible versions

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  • Sections in units of one or two pages
  • Sections designed to be read in a few minutes

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Biblical History & Culture38%
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Bible Criticism & Interpretation23%

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Authors
John H. Sailhamer
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
August 10, 1998
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Bible Dictionaries & Encyclopedias