The Everything Bible Book: From Genesis to Revelation, All You Need to Understand the Old and New Testaments (Everything Series)

Rating:
Summary: Another Triumph for Trigilio and Brighenti
Review: Following the success of their terrific "Catholicism for Dummies" last year, this new volume by Fathers Trigilio and Brighenti explains the history, development, and wisdom of the written Word of God.

Written for all Christians, "The Everything Bible Book" adopts a user-friendly format similar to that of the authors' "Dummies" book, providing a sweeping overview of all seventy three books of the Bible. Yet despite its sweep and scope, the content isn't "dumbed-down" and the reader never feels short-changed.

Key concepts like the senses of Scripture, the nature of revelation and the importance of salvation history provide a proper context for understanding Scripture.

The book leaves readers hoping the authors will continue their collaboration and wondering which topic they will tackle next. (My suggestion is a "Church History for Dummies", but we'll have to wait and see.)

Rating:
Summary: Not very good...
Review: I could only read an hour of this. I always hate doing this to my own brethren. Poorly written, wordy, and dry.

Rating:
Summary: PERFECT COMPANION
Review: I found 'The Everything Bible Book' to be the perfect companion to 'Catholicism For Dummies'. Both of these succinctly and accurately explain the enormous wealth, depth and content of Sacred Scripture and Divine Revelation in general. Both of these gems are well written, informative but do not intimidate with overly technical language. The authors obviously do not need to 'show off' by using obscure polysyllabic words. They do make sophisticated biblical theology approachable and understandable to the layman and non-expert.

Rating:
Summary: PERFECT COMPANION
Review: I found 'The Everything Bible Book' to be the perfect companion to 'Catholicism For Dummies'. Both of these succinctly and accurately explain the enormous wealth, depth and content of Sacred Scripture and Divine Revelation in general. Both of these gems are well written, informative but do not intimidate with overly technical language. The authors obviously do not need to 'show off' by using obscure polysyllabic words. They do make sophisticated biblical theology approachable and understandable to the layman and non-expert.

Rating:
Summary: A Priceless Pearl
Review: Trigilio and Brighenti have done it again. THE EVERYTHING BIBLE BOOK is as useful, informative, easy-to-read, well-written, accurate, and timely as their first book, CATHOLICISM FOR DUMMIES. This time, they cover the Holy Bible and show the historical, theological and philosophical development, interpretation and appreciation for the inspired and revealed written Word of God. Christians of all faiths (Protestant, Catholic or Eastern Orthodox) will find this book on the Bible to be helpful for private and group study of the Sacred Scriptures. From novice to expert, everyone will find many jewels and pearls in this find. I highly recommend this for bible study groups, private study and for religious education purposese as well.