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The Bible isn't an easy book; that goes without saying. But one of the greatest qualities of the Bible is that, even in this ever-changing world, it never fails to provide truth and hope to readers and believers the world over.
But that doesn't mean it's all easy messages and simple affirmations.
There are parts of the Bible that just plain tricky.
And other parts that rub up against modern sensibilities.
Slavery.
Science.
Sex.
All of these and more have undergone massive changes between the writing of the Bible and today. This can make reading the Bible feel like being plonked into a different culture and being told to make do.
But, for as much as culture shifts and changes, the Bible has remained relevant. Helping you to get a hold of the tougher topics in the Bible, here's our pick of the best new books for understanding the Bible today.
The Best New Books for Understanding the Bible Today
#1 God's Book by Andrew Ollerton
Described as 'An Honest Look at the Bible's 7 Toughest Topics', the latest read from the author of 'The Bible: A Story that Makes Sense of Life' explores all those bits of the Bible that modern Christians might shy away from. This isn't a cosy softening of the Bible's edges, though. It's a head-on look at age-old arguments of Science versus Creation, the meaning of miracles and exorcisms, and what the Bible really says about heaven, hell and judgement.
Tough topics, yes, but not a tough read.
Andrew Ollerton wants everyone who is curious or confused to find clarity.
Order God's Book by Andrew Ollerton today.
#2 The Greatest Story Ever Told by Bear Grylls
Stop me if you've heard this before.
Have you ever come across some friends laughing and wanted to know what was so funny, only to be told "you had to be there"?
It can sometimes feel like that with the Bible. There are parts you read that don't make sense, but if you were there, then you'd get it. Then you'd understand.
Bear Grylls' new book might be the closest we can get to being there.
It's the story of Jesus as 'told through the eyewitness accounts of those who knew him best'. Bear brings together the voices of the people who populated the world at the time of Christ to tell a story that changed the world.
It's the Jesus story, but like you were there.
Order The Greatest Story Ever Told by Bear Grylls today.
#3 A Short Guide to the Bible: Exploring the Most Important Book You'll Ever Read by Katy Morgan
It's not just grown-ups who need a leg up with reading the Bible. Take all the difficulties of reading and understanding the Bible, and then imagine trying to do that as an 8-year-old.
Tough, right?
But there are books just for that situation.
Books like A Short Guide to the Bible: Exploring the Most Important Book You'll Ever Read by Katy Morgan.
This is everything a child (or, even an adult for that matter) needs to know about what the Bible is, what it means and how to read it. Think of it as a kind of cheat sheet for Bible reading. It's just 32 pages long, costs less than a fiver and gives you the essentials in a fun and easy-to-grasp way.
Order A Short Guide to the Bible: Exploring the Most Important Book You'll Ever Read by Katy Morgan.
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If you are still looking to get more understanding from your Bible, give out Bible Studies department a browse. We've got Bible Instruction books for beginners, small group studies and reference books for all the nitty-gritty of Biblical and cultural context.
You can understand the Bible.
Don't let needing help put you off.
