This is a real classic. However, it has been revised repeatedly since it was first published, which was . . . well, a long time ago--it's now in its
25th edition. It's chock-full of great information about the Bible. It takes a conservative, "fundamentalist" view of the Bible.
Halley's Bible Handbook with the New International Version. By Henry H. Halley. Print list price $15.99; digital list price $9.78?; Kindle price now
$3.99. HarperCollins Publishing. 864 pages.
http://www.amazon.com/Halleys-Bible-...tional+Version.
My posting of this book does not necessarily indicate my agreement with any doctrinal positions taken in the book.
Book Description
Clear . . . Simple . . . Easy to read -- This world-renowned Bible handbook is updated and revised to provide even greater clarity, insight, and usefulness. Now with NIV text! Do you need help understanding the Bible? Halley's Bible Handbook with the New International Version makes the Bible's wisdom and message accessible to you. Whether you've never read the Bible before or have read it many times, you'll find insights here that can give you a firm grasp of God's Word. You'll develop an appreciation for the cultural, religious, and geographic settings in which the story of the Bible unfolds. You'll see how its different themes fit together in a remarkable way. And you'll see the heart of God and the person of Jesus Christ revealed from Genesis to Revelation. Written for both mind and heart, this completely revised, updated, and expanded 25th edition of Halley's Bible Handbook retains Dr. Halley's highly personal style. It features: - All-new maps, photographs, and illustrations - Contemporary design - Bible references in easy-to-read, best-selling New International Version (NIV) Practical Bible reading programs - Helpful tips for Bible study - Fascinating archaeological information - Easy-to-understand sections on how we got the Bible and on church history - Improved indexes.