Understanding the Bible

Understanding the Bible will provide you with a foundational knowledge of the entirety of Scripture with a focus on broadening your vision of Jesus Christ. This book answers foundational questions by delving into the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world of biblical times. You'll see Jesus as never before, both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John R. W. Stott (27 April 1921 – 27 July 2011) is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as Rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). Stott was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."