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the Radio Star · 08-26-2007, 01:25 PM

In the next few weeks, after I finish my current 2500 page reading list, I'd like to read a book about the Bible. I'm searching for something along the lines of "Bible Summary" and/or "Who Wrote the Bible?" I'd like it be overall neutral about whether or not the Bible is actually true, and preferably something I could find at Barnes and Noble or Waldenbooks.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Joan of Bark · 08-27-2007, 06:15 AM

Don't Know Much About the Bible by Kenneth C. Davis is an excellent basic introduction to the book that Christians never read.

MerryAtheist · 08-27-2007, 01:24 PM

Lost Christianities (or via: amazon.co.uk) by Bart D. Ehrman. I'd say he's neutral in this book regarding the truth claims of the bible, since the emphasis is on the many varieties of christians in the early church.

Julian · 08-27-2007, 01:56 PM

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Lost Christianities (or via: amazon.co.uk) by Bart D. Ehrman. I'd say he's neutral in this book regarding the truth claims of the bible, since the emphasis is on the many varieties of christians in the early church.

As much as this is a really excellent book, it may not be a good fit for what the OP asked for. This book mostly talk about all the various christianities that didn't make it.

For some general information on the NT it may be worth checking out either A Brief Introduction to the New Testament (or via: amazon.co.uk) or The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (or via: amazon.co.uk), both by Bart D. Ehrman, as well.

Julian

GenesisNemesis · 08-27-2007, 01:58 PM

The Natural History of the Bible. (or via: amazon.co.uk)

I want to read it.

the Radio Star · 08-28-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GenesisNemesis

The Natural History of the Bible. (or via: amazon.co.uk)

I want to read it.

Thanks for the suggestion. While digging through a closet I found an old book, Beautiful Bible Stories. Although evangelical in nature, it should be fine as a summary.

Early Christianity is something to learn about, so I'll look into the New Testament books. But something about who wrote the books of the Bible, and exactly how these books were selected and by whom is really what I'm looking for right now.

the Radio Star · 08-29-2007, 06:28 PM

Has anyone read Who Wrote the Bible? (or via: amazon.co.uk)

Toto · 08-29-2007, 06:38 PM

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Has anyone read Who Wrote the Bible? (or via: amazon.co.uk)

It should be titled, Who Wrote the Torah? It's good on the Documentary Hypothesis, but doesn't go beyond that.

OneInFundieville · 08-29-2007, 10:21 PM

Like Who Wrote the Torah would sell?

MerryAtheist · 08-30-2007, 09:24 AM

Thanks, Julian.

I need to remember to search for book links on the Infidel's site first.

08-26-2007, 01:25 PM	#1
the Radio Star Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 978	Book Suggestions In the next few weeks, after I finish my current 2500 page reading list, I'd like to read a book about the Bible. I'm searching for something along the lines of "Bible Summary" and/or "Who Wrote the Bible?" I'd like it be overall neutral about whether or not the Bible is actually true, and preferably something I could find at Barnes and Noble or Waldenbooks. Thanks for any suggestions.

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08-27-2007, 06:15 AM	#2
Joan of Bark Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pua, in northern Thailand Posts: 2,823	Don't Know Much About the Bible by Kenneth C. Davis is an excellent basic introduction to the book that Christians never read.

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MerryAtheist Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 241	Lost Christianities (or via: amazon.co.uk) by Bart D. Ehrman. I'd say he's neutral in this book regarding the truth claims of the bible, since the emphasis is on the many varieties of christians in the early church.

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GenesisNemesis Contributor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A pale blue oblate spheroid. Posts: 20,351	The Natural History of the Bible. (or via: amazon.co.uk) I want to read it.

08-29-2007, 06:28 PM	#7
the Radio Star Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 978	Has anyone read Who Wrote the Bible? (or via: amazon.co.uk)

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OneInFundieville Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where I go Posts: 2,168	Like Who Wrote the Torah would sell?

08-30-2007, 09:24 AM	#10
MerryAtheist Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 241	Thanks, Julian. I need to remember to search for book links on the Infidel's site first.

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