Approaching the Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Where should you begin? John Goldingay’s reliable and clear guide to exploring the Bible places the biblical books in their times and settings, and then lays out a memorable pattern for understanding the Bible as the story of God and his people, the word of God to his people, and the people’s response to God.

Discover the riches of Scripture! Based on the groundbreaking LifeGuide Bible Studies® series and edited by Cindy Bunch, the Quiet Time Bible Guide takes you through a year in the New Testament and Psalms, engaging the Scriptures inductively and establishing a connection with God to carry you through the day.

Written with humor and a friendly, accessible tone, this perfect introductory guide to the Bible assumes no prior knowledge from his readers, discussing the various genres found within its pages, the history of how these various books came to be known as the Bible, and why, even after all these years, its words are still relevant to us today.

In plain language and with ample illustration, Paul D. Wegner presents an overview of the history and methods, aims and results of textual criticism of the whole Bible--the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament. You will gain an appreciation for the vast work that has been accomplished in preserving the text of Scripture and find a renewed confidence in its reliability.

David Dewey offers an easy-to-use handbook for digging through the mountain of Bible translation options until you find the right Bible for the right purpose.