Unlocking the Bible: What It Is, How We Got It, and Why We Can Trust It

How We Got the Bible and Why It Is Reliable The Bible is the bestselling, most read, most beloved, most criticized, most neglected, and most antagonizing book in history. It''s also the most misunderstood--sometimes even by those who claim to follow its teachings. So what exactly is it? Who wrote it and how did those writings come together into what we now know as the Bible? And how do we know we can trust what it says? For the curious reader, whether a lifelong Christian, a new believer, or an unconvinced skeptic, Unlocking the Bible provides the answers to these questions and more. In easy-to-understand language, it covers the Bible''s origin, its transmission throughout history, its trustworthiness, and its significance. It also explains how to read this unique collection of religious texts and outlines how to study and teach it to others. See more