Inside the Bible: A Guide to Understanding Each Book of the Bible

by Kenneth Baker and Kenneth A. Baker

Book Overview

This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898706653
• ISBN13: 9780898706659
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 373 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Catholic Overview of the Bible

"Inside the Bible" is another feather in the Ignatius cap as that Catholic publisher has produced a remarkable book here. Kenneth Baker offers quick sketches of each book, providing summaries, outlines, the history of the book and the theological implications. Some of his best work are on some of the more obscure parts of the Old Testament as he shows how they are reflected by the New Testament. Baker also shows how each book of the Bible relates to the Church. Experts and newcomers alike will enjoy this useful and concise survey of the various books of the Bible. The Church needs more books like this and more authors as talented as Kenneth Baker.

Placing scripture in theological, historical and societal context.

I have found this book quite helpful in reading and studying the bible. It contains reviews of all 73 books and the author provides a brief review of each, allowing the reader a reasonable amount of knowledge of the theological, historical and societal context behind the writings. The main thrust is encapsulated and the teachings explained so that the reader has additional understanding of an admittedly difficult and sometimes complicated subject. It also highlights a verse from each book which represents the book and also breaks each book down into the main subject of each chapter. Written especially for the Catholic, but also for any serious student of scripture, I highly recommended this book.

Great Tool for exploring the bible

This is a great way to get a handle on the events of the bible. There are easy references from the outlines that help you go to scripture to look up further information as needed. The overview of each book help to put it into perspective with the relevant historical culture and relationship of old to new testament. Very interesting and handy tool.

Inside the Bible, An Introduction to each book of the bible

I looked a long time for a book like this! I find the information for each book of the bible in very helpful, tells history of the book, date written, author and then a summary of what happens in the book.