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