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Don't Know Much About the Bible

by Kenneth C. Davis
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Overview

With wit, wisdom, and an extraordinary talent for turning dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts, the creator of the bestselling Don't Know Much About®, series now brings the world of the Old and New testaments to life as no one else can in the bestseller Don't Know Much About® The Bible. Relying on new research and improved translations, Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says. Jericho's walls may have tumbled down because the city lies on a fault line. Moses never parted the Red Sea. There was a Jesus, but he wasn't born on Christmas and he probably wasn't an only child.

Davis brings readers up-to-date on findings gleaned from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Gnostic Gospels that prompt serious scholars to ask such serious questions as: Who wrote the Bible? Did Jesus say everything we were taught he did? Did he say more? By examining the Bible historically, Davis entertains and amazes, provides a much better understanding of the subject, and offers much more fun learning about it.

Synopsis

“Reading Davis is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had!” —People magazine A completely revised and updated version of the classic book Don’t Know Much About® The Bible Nine out of ten Americans own a Bible, but how much do they know about the one book that has influenced human history more than any other? Don't Know Much About the Bible by New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis is designed to illuminate everything we need to know about the Good Book but never learned. With wit, authority, and intelligence, Davis brings the world of the Old and New Testaments to vivid life, setting the panorama of the Scriptures against the historical events that shaped them; clearing up misconceptions and mistranslations; summarizing Bible stories, parables, and miracles; and adding fresh new insights to the world's most owned, least understood book. Relying on up-to-date research and improved translations, Davis set out to uncover what the Bible says—and doesn't say, with shocking discoveries, such as: There are two different Creation stories told in Genesis, but no apple in the Garden of Eden story. Noah invented wine and cursed the son who had seen him drunk and naked. There was no "coat of many colors" in the story of Joseph and his jealous brothers, but rather a long-sleeved robe. Moses didn't write the Torah and he didn't part the Red Sea in his escape from Pharaoh. The Sixth Commandment does not condemn all killing. Jericho's walls may have tumbled down because the city lies on a fault line. King David probably didn't kill Goliath and didn't write the Psalms. And more!

About the Author, Kenneth C. Davis

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America's Hidden History; and Don't Know Much About® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.6 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at dontknowmuch.com.

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Editorials

People

When it comes to enlivening the Bible, Ken Davis is the realmiracle man. He again shows a knack for making esoteric ideas . . .

San Francisco Chronicle

A great starting point for Bible beginners.

San Francisco Chronicle

A great starting point for Bible beginners.

Christian Science Monitor

Do you still postpone reading the Bible cover to cover? Don't Know Much About® The Bible offers a rousing companion volume to get you going. Kenneth Davis will take you on a grand tour--with commentary.

Christian Science Monitor

Do you still postpone reading the Bible cover to cover? Don't Know Much About® The Bible offers a rousing companion volume to get you going.

Library Journal

Davis here gives us a very broad introduction to the scriptures, touching on the history, authority, and compilation of the Bible. Using the same question-and-answer format of other works in this series (e.g., Don't Know Much About the Civil War, Audio Reviews, LJ 10/1/96), Davis shows himself to be an articulate author. However, he has several asides that can be perceived as cynical and condescending, detracting from the program. Davis reads his own introduction well, and the anonymous narrators are a nice match for the text. The author's interpretation of scripture will not find a following among Evangelicals, but this interesting work should find a place in all public libraries.--Michael T. Fein, Catawba Valley Community Coll., Hickory, NC

School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-Kenneth C. Davis illuminates everything we need to know about the "Good Book" but never learned.

Book Details

Published
March 17, 2009
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
560
ISBN
9780061795596

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