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The Bible has made a profound and lasting impact on more people in the world than any other book. The foundation of Jewish and Christian faiths, it relates not only to 4,000 years of a people but is a testament and message of God's love for all mankind It also contains some of the greatest stories that have ever been told - many familiar, some less so. This book presents the complete narrative of the Bible in a uniquely accessible format by putting it in clear, chronological form - from Creation to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ a... read more

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Explains the basics of the teachings of the foremost world gods, including Confucius, Buddha, and Mohammad. This book outlines the life of the philosopher/god, the religion that has evolved from his legacy, his disciples, and the many forms in which he appears and appeals in various regions of the world.

Here's a wonderful resource that should be on the shelves of every home library! This illustrated hardback features concise, reliable entries on all the well-known major personalities in the Bible, and plenty you may not know so well.

Jesus of Nazareth, a teacher and healer from a provincial backwater of the Roman empire, is one of the most complex, charismatic and influential figures in history. The emperors of Rome first persecuted his adherents, then came to adopt his teachings; and today, some 2,000 years after its establishment, Christianity has more followers than any other religion. Concentrating on Jesus' life, on his social and political context, on his message and beliefs, and on the various perceptions of him by his contemporaries and by subsequent ge... read more

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