The Bible is the best-selling book in the world. Its role in the Western world and culture is unparalleled. But how did this seemingly random collection of ancient texts become so popular?

In this Concise Guide to the Bible, Martin Manser and Debra Reid explore the creation and content of the Bible, as well as its relevance to today's age. It includes chapters covering the world of the Bible, along with analysis, book by book, referring to the most well-known stories of the figures in the Bible.

Thus, it serves as an ideal introduction for new readers of the Bible, as well as for those who may have read it many times but wish to better understand how characters and events are interconnected.