The history of the development and use of the Bible, now in a text only edition

The Bible has had a profound influence on the diverse cultures of the whole world. The Bible: A History tells the story of the Bible from its making to its emergence as the bet-selling book in history. Who wrote the different books in the Bible? How were they written down? When were they first collected together as the Old and New Testaments? Who first translated the Bible? How many languages is it available in today?

The Bible: A History is full of information and insight, yet easy to read. Written in a lively and lucid style, the authors bring the story and the key people involved in it to life. It is ideal for anyone wanting to learn about one of the most extraordinary books in history.

"An invaluable source of very accessible information."
--Christianity Magazine

"A wonderful history of the development and impact of the Bible."
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There is sometimes a gap in the teaching we receive between the inspiration and illumination of Scripture. The Holy Spirit inspired the writing of the Word of God in the first place and applies it to our hearts now. What does the Holy Spirit do in respect of the Bible between these two works? How do we know that the Bible we read today is still the inspired Word of God? Richard Brash grounds his answers to these questions in the doctrines of God and his outer works, especially providence, in this introductory guide to how God preserved the Bible.

Historians and theologians alike have long recognized that at the heart of the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation were five declarations (or "solas") that distinguished the movement from other expressions of the Christian faith.

Five hundred years later, we live in a different time with fresh challenges to our faith. Yet these rallying cries of the Reformation continue to speak to us, addressing a wide range of contemporary issues. The Five Solas series will help you understand the historical and biblical context of the five solas and how to live out the relevance of Reformation theology today.

In God's Word Alone--The Authority of Scripture, scholar and pastor Matthew Barrett looks at the historical and biblical roots of the doctrine that Scripture alone is the final and decisive authority for God's people. He examines the development of this theme in the Reformation and traces the crisis that followed resulting in a shift away from the authority of Scripture. Barrett shows that we need to recover a robust doctrine of Scripture's authority in the face of today's challenges and why a solid doctrinal foundation built on God's Word is the best hope for the future of the church.