Why is the Bible the world's all-time best-selling book? What makes it unique?

The Bible has made a huge impact on people for thousands of years - and continues to do so today. But what is it? Who wrote it? What was it like to live in biblical times? What did people eat and drink? What did they wear?

This fascinating book answers all your questions, and more. With its accessible text, full colour illustrations, maps, charts, feature boxes, diagrams and tables, all the information you could ever need is brought together, in one handy volume.

A final 'Fast Facts' section brings key facts to the reader's fingertips.

Contents
Introduction
Part 1: The making of the Bible
Part 2: The story of the Bible
Part 3: The land of the Bible
Part 4: The nations of the Bible
Part 5: Life in the Bible
Part 6: Religion in the Bible
Part 7: The focus of the Bible - Jesus
Index and Fact Finder