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The Essential Bible Companion

Key Insights for Reading God’s Word
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Discover profound insights with ease: The Essential Bible Companion is your indispensable guide to unlocking and truly understanding the core teachings of the Bible. Developed by world-renowned biblical scholars, this compact reference tool presents the key information about every book in the Bible in an easy-to-digest... Read More
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Discover profound insights with ease: The Essential Bible Companion is your indispensable guide to unlocking and truly understanding the core teachings of the Bible.

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Discover profound insights with ease: The Essential Bible Companion is your indispensable guide to unlocking and truly understanding the core teachings of the Bible. Developed by world-renowned biblical scholars, this compact reference tool presents the key information about every book in the Bible in an easy-to-digest format.

The Essential Bible Companion is a visual guide to Scripture's key concepts and teachings that empowers you with:

  1. Background information that uncovers the purpose, key terms, concepts, and teachings about God in each Bible book.
  2. A user-friendly timeline featuring key events for each book.
  3. A who's-who of essential Biblical figures to know.
  4. Must-read verses, illustrative maps, and enlightening historical introductions.

Ideal for those seeking greater understanding of the Bible without getting lost in overbearing detail, The Essential Bible Companion strikes the perfect balance of informative yet manageable content that enhances, not detracts from, the biblical text.

Embark on a journey towards a well-grounded and deeply enriched biblical faith with The Essential Bible Companion. Whether you are a new believer stepping into the vast landscape of biblical teachings for the first time, or a seasoned student of the word seeking to deepen your knowledge, The Essential Bible Companion serves as your roadmap.

Grab your copy today and simplify your path to deeper biblical understanding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310174356

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Zondervan

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 430g

Pages: 160

About the Author

John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including Old Testament Today, with Andrew E. Hill; volumes on Job and Genesis in the NIV Application Commentary series; the Lost World series; and Old Testament Theology for Christians. He was also coeditor, with Craig Keener, of the ECPA 2017 Bible of the Year winner, the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Mark L. Strauss (PhD, Aberdeen) is university professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary, where he has served since 1993. His books include Four Portraits, One Jesus; How to Read the Bible in Changing Times; The Essential Bible Companion; and commentaries on Mark and Luke. He also serves as vice chair of the Committee on Bible Translation for the New International Version translation. Ted Cooper Jr. founded the Bible in 90 Days ministry in 2002, following almost 20 years in the computer industry. A lifelong agnostic, in 1999 Ted read the Bible from cover to cover in three months. Not only did this experience transform Ted into a believer, but it also led him to develop a unique curriculum to help others succeed in doing this reading. Ted’s ministry has helped churches, communities, small groups, and individuals in 49 states and 13 foreign countries host The Bible in 90 Days curriculum. Ted has served on a number of professional and charity boards and is an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Houston. Ted and his wife Becky live in Houston with their three children.

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