Here’s the perfect tool for understanding scripture better—the Layman’s Bible Handbook provides overviews and chapter-by-chapter summaries for every book of the Bible! Concise, easy-to-read entries will give you the “big picture” view of scripture, helping you to see how all of the people, places, and ideas fit together. Also featuring intriguing sidebars, a helpful index, and classic illustrations that bring the Bible text to life, the Layman’s Bible Handbook is an excellent resource for everyday Bible study.

Non-Denominational, Biblically Centered, Scholarly in Presentation, Written for the High and Holy Purpose of Encouraging Laymen to Read, Study, and Understand the Scriptures.

"Here's an accessible reference that aids personal Bible study or Sunday school preparation -- the Layman's Bible Commentary, reference for the everyday Christian, not the scholar! This 12-volume set covers all 66 Bible books -- from Genesis to Revelation -- providing section-by-section commentary on the flow and theme of each book, as well as historical and literary context for each. Major interpretations are presented for controversial passages and topics. Puzzling passages and Bible practices are explained, and charts and diagrams further aid your understanding. And 'Take It Home' segments provide a practical application for each passage"--Publisher's website

Compact, authoritative and easy to understand definitions of bible terms.

Do Bible commentaries seem huge and daunting? They don't have to be! The Layman's New Testament Bible Commentary is the perfect all-in-one resource for better understanding of Matthew through Revelation.

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Do Bible commentaries seem huge and daunting? They don't have to be! The Layman's Old Testament Bible Commentary is the perfect all-in-one resource for better understanding of Genesis through Malachi.

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