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Author_Mike Beaumont
background to Bible
Bible and its world
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encyclopedia of Bible
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forthcoming
handbook to Bible
introduction to Bible
life in Bible times
overview of Bible
survey of Bible
understanding the Bible
Product details
- ISBN 9781917596008
- Dimensions: 215 x 260mm
- Publication Date: 18 Sep 2026
- Publisher: SPCK Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Why is the Bible the world's all-time best-selling book? What makes it unique?
The Bible has made a huge impact on people for thousands of years - and continues to do so today. But what is it? Who wrote it? What was it like to live in biblical times? What did people eat and drink? What did they wear?
This fascinating book answers all your questions, and more. With its accessible text, full colour illustrations, maps, charts, feature boxes, diagrams and tables, all the information you could ever need is brought together, in one handy volume.
A final 'Fast Facts' section brings key facts to the reader's fingertips.
Contents
Introduction
Part 1: The making of the Bible
Part 2: The story of the Bible
Part 3: The land of the Bible
Part 4: The nations of the Bible
Part 5: Life in the Bible
Part 6: Religion in the Bible
Part 7: The focus of the Bible - Jesus
Index and Fact Finder
Mike Beaumont has over 50 years’ experience as a pastor, lecturer, author and broadcaster. He is published in 25 languages and his works include Christian Basics Bible and Everyday Devotional Bible for Men. He has also contributed to several reference works, including NIV Bible Handbook, The Illustrated Bible, Collins Bible Companion, and The Spiritual Growth Bible.
He is a prolific podcaster with UCB, and his series include Bible Books in 30 Minutes, Bible Biogs in 30 Minutes, Bible Surprises in 30 Minutes, Bible Songs in 30 Minute, Bible Parables in 30 Minutes, Jesus, then and now in 30 minutes and Unstoppable Church in 30 minutes.
Mike is married to Liz and they have three married daughters and five grandchildren. The whole family is actively involved in Christian ministry.
