Accessible, engaging, authoritative and full of beautiful illustrations, maps and helpful timelines, the spacious design of this book allows the reader to browse and refer as well as to follow the story of God's dealings with his people. After a helpful introductory section on the nature and composition of the Bible and how to read it, this handsome hardback takes the reader on an illuminating tour through all 66 books, sketching the principal themes, detailing the main characters and highlighting memorable passages or verses. Issues requiring more detailed attention are highlighted in boxes grouped together towards the back in order not to interrupt the narrative flow. There is also a handy fact-finder.