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The Story of the Bible Hardcover – January 1, 2010

by Larry Stone (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 175 ratings
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In 1844 a German scholar traveled ten days by camel to amonastery guarded by the 1,100-year-old skeleton of a janitor, where thescholar discovered the world's oldest complete copy of the New Testament.

In 1947 the oldest complete manuscript of Hebrew Scripturedisappeared in Syrian riots. Part of it was later recovered, and a full pageand a fragment were also discovered in Brooklyn, New York.

In 1536 William Tyndale was burned at the stake for thecrime of publishing the New Testament in English.

The Bible is a remarkable collection of books and letters,written by more than forty authors over a period of 1,500 years. Its words havebeen studied, disputed, and treasured. They have also brought comfort,conviction, and challenge. Today at least one book of the Bible is translatedinto more than 2,400 of the world's 6,900 living languages.

The Story of the Bibleis a sweeping panorama of the Bible's 3,500-year history, answering questionssuch as: How accurate are the manuscripts we have?

Do all translations say the same thing? Was America reallyfounded on the Bible? Why are the Dead Sea Scrolls so important?

Endorsements:

"A captivating and colorful account of the history of theBible from parchment to print." - Ravi Zacharias, from the foreword

"The Story of theBible tells beautifully and crisply how the Bible came together and how ithas been read through the centuries. It is a joy to scan and is rich to read,an excellent book about the most unique book in the world." - Darrell Bock,Ph.D., author, Jesus: According to theScriptures and Breaking the DaVinciCode

"The Story of theBible offers breathtaking insight and compelling clues into the Bible andits power over the heart of mankind." - Rabbi Daniel Lapin, American Allianceof Jews and Christians

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  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2010
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
    1595551190
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1595551191
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson Inc; 0 edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1595551190
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1595551191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 1 x 12.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 175 ratings

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Customers find the book informative and engaging, describing it as a wonderful biblical discovery and an impressive teaching tool that adds value to serious study.

"...The text is well written and highly informative, but, for me, the real treasures are the reprints of pages of landmark texts in the history of the..." Read more

"This is an amazing book. I brought it to my small group. People were impressed that they could see facsimiles of the actual papyri...." Read more

"...This gives a thorough explanation of not only the oldest documents that became the old and New Testaments but also the origins and differences of..." Read more

"Thoroughly researched for the serious Bible student. However, many conclusions are stretching the Biblical meaning...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding the text well written and easy to read, with one customer noting it is more accurately translated than the Bible itself.

"...The text is well written and highly informative, but, for me, the real treasures are the reprints of pages of landmark texts in the history of the..." Read more

"...They are beautiful, clear and have descriptions on the back side of each insert. The book itself is very well done...." Read more

"...Stone's information is accurate and his writing-style is clear and precise...." Read more

"...Not only is it a feast for the eyes but it is also very well written. This book has strengthend my faith with it's compelling history and research...." Read more

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"...and 7th c. Vulgate are especially striking and, for me, worth the whole price of the book...." Read more

"...This book is a great value and Mr. Stone did a marvelous job bringing all of the information together. Highly recommended for everyone." Read more

"...Well worth the reasonable cost to add this amazing book to you library." Read more

"...of the most important manuscripts of the Bible -- alone are worth the price of the book...." Read more

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Customers find the story quality of the book very interesting, with one customer noting it provides accurate information, while another describes it as absolutely captivating.

"...What a story! To see God's hand at work down through the centuries in the history of the preservation of His inspired Word is amazing...." Read more

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  • David deSilva
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Bible museum between two covers
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012
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    This book hardly needs more positive press, but I'll add my work of appreciation anyway. I have attended several exhibits showing the history of the Bible from the Dead Sea Scrolls to early European and English printed Bibles. My own institution, Ashland Theological Seminary, has created a permanent exhibition like this featuring artifacts from our own collection. This inexpensive book essentially puts such an exhibit in your hands. The text is well written and highly informative, but, for me, the real treasures are the reprints of pages of landmark texts in the history of the composition and translation of the Bible. With these, some poster board, and plenty of Mod Podge, your church or Sunday School group could create a (facsimile) Bible museum by means of which to educate young and old about the complex and rich history of the Scriptures' transmission. The prints of pages from the Qumran Isaiah scroll, Codex Sinaiticus, the all-important P46 (the Chester Beatty Papyrus of the Pauline epistles from 200 CE), and 7th c. Vulgate are especially striking and, for me, worth the whole price of the book.

    If you're interested in educating your whole congregation about the history of the Bible, buy one of these, have a craft day, and dedicate part of your lobby or a Sunday School room to a temporary exhibit.
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  • J. Waters
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating is Right!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011
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    The use of the word "Fascinating" in the title of this book is NOT a misnomer! What a story! To see God's hand at work down through the centuries in the history of the preservation of His inspired Word is amazing. The book is well-organized and the additional inserts of the various translations is an added bonus. I used this book extensively in a Bible study and the participants loved seeing the copy of the Great Isaiah Scroll and others that were included. This book is a great value and Mr. Stone did a marvelous job bringing all of the information together. Highly recommended for everyone.
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  • Richard Hedin
    5.0 out of 5 stars My small group members were thrilled.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
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    This is an amazing book. I brought it to my small group. People were impressed that they could see facsimiles of the actual papyri. They didn't have to just be told "it was actually a scrap of papyrus."

    People in my small group have been expressing frustration that they don't know how the Bible that they were handed got here. They have had to accept it from church authorities. Now they have their own accurate information about the story and the history of the Bible.
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  • Bradley Ferm
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, accessible, informative
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
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    Very interesting read. I always wondered where the original documents came from that make up the bible. This gives a thorough explanation of not only the oldest documents that became the old and New Testaments but also the origins and differences of different bible versions, including the motivations of their publishers/translators. It's not exactly a secular history. The author does use some facts to support some Christian hypotheses but its not overbearing. All in all an interesting, easy yet informative read.
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  • T. Hiegel
    4.0 out of 5 stars Adds to the student's serious study
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
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    Thoroughly researched for the serious Bible student. However, many conclusions are stretching the Biblical meaning. Some of the thoughts do indeed expand the students process of study, for which I appreciated. Well worth the reasonable cost to add this amazing book to you library.
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  • Andrea Norton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Captivating
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014
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    When I ordered this book, I admit I didn't read much of the description. I'm glad I didn't, because it was a wonderful surprise to get it in the mail and find 23 beautiful inserts included with it. They are beautiful, clear and have descriptions on the back side of each insert.

    The book itself is very well done. The illustrations are clear with in depth descriptions. The writing is very easy to read and it's very informative. Very impressed with this book and have already recommended it to several people.
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  • James Snapp, Jr.
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Best Introduction to the Textual Background of the Bible on the Market Today
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2015
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    Larry Stone has made a very impressive teaching tool by making this book. The inserts -- including full-size replicas of pages of some of the most important manuscripts of the Bible -- alone are worth the price of the book. Stone's information is accurate and his writing-style is clear and precise. To introduce textual criticism to Bible students, whether in Bible colleges or in Sunday Schools or home schools, this is the introduction to the background of the text of the Bible that you want.
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  • John S. Glass
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is without doubt the best book on the subject...lots of illustrations.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
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    This is in a class all it’s own. It is rich in copies of important documents. The research behind it is obvious. It’s a true history that does not “push” a particular religious point of view.
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