Part I: The Old Testament. One Bad Apple Spoils the World (Adam and Eve) -- A Boatload of Trouble (Noah and the Ark) -- The Skyscraper That Didn't Scrape (The Tower of Babel) -- His Birthright for a Bowl of Stew (Jacob and Esau) -- From the Pits to the Palace (Joseph and His Rise in Egypt) -- Let My People Go! (Moses and the Exodus) -- Three Hundred Good Men (Gideon and the Midianites) -- The World's Worst Haircut (Samson and Delilah) -- Shepherd Boy with a Slingshot (David and Goliath) -- Whose God Wins? (Elijah and the Prophets of Baal) -- Part-Time Prophet, Part-Time Lion Tamer (Daniel and the Lions' Den) -- Persia's Supermodel (Queen Esther Saves Israel) -- A Whale of a Tale (Jonah and the Big Fish) -- Part II: The New Testament. The Greatest Story Often Told (The Christmas Story) -- The Life of the Party (Jesus Turns Water into Wine) -- Lost and Found (The Prodigal Son) -- Won't You Be My Neighbor? (The Good Samaritan) -- Master of the Wind and Waves (Jesus Walks on Water) -- The Three Superheroes (Moses, Elijah, and Jesus Transformed) -- The Man Who Died Twice (The Raising of Lazarus) -- A Meal to Remember (The Last Supper) -- The Cross That Rocked the World (The Crucifixion) -- SonRise in Jerusalem (The Easter Story) -- Not as Drunk as You Suppose (The Apostles and Pentecost) -- A Most Unlikely Conversion (Paul on the Damascus Road) -- Begin and End It with a Bang (The End of the World).
Summary:
"The Bible is the best-selling book of all time and its importance cannot be overestimated. It informs the lives, cultures, and politics of millions of people around the world, and I bet you don't even know who Esau is! (He traded his birthright to his brother Jacob for some stew.) Do you actually know what went down in Sodom and Gomorrah? Does the Tower of Babel ring a bell, or do you need to clean the cobwebs out of your belfry? This light and witty reference book will give readers a base knowledge that will make them feel like experts. From Genesis to resurrection, all the stories you should know and love are condensed for ease of understanding and entertainment. Spotlights on biblical references in pop culture will keep the tone upbeat and relevant to all. With a new handle on everything Ephesian, you can impress your minister, reawaken your faith"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.