How We Got the Bible
How We Got the Bible by Neil R. Lightfoot, published by Baker Books in June 2010, is a revised and expanded third edition comprising 224 pages. This book provides well-researched and accessible answers to various questions surrounding the Bible, including the age of the earliest manuscripts, the preservation and transmission of biblical texts, and the reasons behind the multitude of translations available today.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the history of the Bible, from the materials used for writing Scripture to significant archaeological discoveries. Lightfoot discusses the processes early Christians undertook to determine which writings were included in the Bible. The book features illustrations and review questions at the end of each chapter, making it suitable for both individual and group study, and it serves as a valuable resource for those interested in biblical studies and the history of Christianity.
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The story behind the most widely read book of all time
A classic for more than forty years, How We Got the Bible provides well-researched, accessible answers to many questions about the Bible, such as
● How old are the earliest biblical manuscripts?
● How has the Bible been preserved and transmitted to us?
● Why do we have so many different translations of the Bible?
● How did early Christians decide which writings to include in the Bible?
Learn about the first materials used to write down the words of Scripture. Uncover the facts of some of history’s most fascinating archaeological discoveries. Travel through history, from Jerome to Tyndale and beyond, as Neil R. Lightfoot discusses the origin, transmission, and translation of the Bible.
Illustrations and review questions at the end of each chapter make this book ideal for either individual or group study. Concise and engaging, How We Got the Bible is a trusted resource for anyone who wants to know the story behind the most widely read book of all time.
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