The Heart of the Bible: What it meant then; what it means now

A journey through every book of the Old and New Testaments. This overview of the whole Bible sets out the -big picture-, bringing the central message to light. Hugh Hill explains, simply and clearly, how each book of the Bible fits into the whole. He helps us to read with understanding, providing background detail on the historical and political issues, literary forms, and theological ideas. This highly readable volume provides solid ground for further study, and offers illuminating insights for those who preach and teach. "I read this blockbuster of a book with growing appreciation, then admiration, and finally with applause! I wish both I and all my students, past and present, had read this wonderful introduction to each book of The Book before Bible college!- Dr Steve Brady, Principal, Moorlands College, and Chair of the Association of Bible College Principals -A tour de force ' helpful, straightforward, timely.- ' Revd Dr Tony Sargent, Principal Emeritus, International Christian College -A great tool for Christians to get a grasp of all the books of the Bible. Biblical clarity blended with pastoral warmth.- ' Trevor Archer, Director of Training, The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC) -Full of useful and edifying material - helps the reader to view the unfolding of God's plan of redemption through the story-line of Scripture, and to understand its relevance today.-' Robert Strivens MA; ThM; PhD; Principal, London Theological Seminary Read more