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Bible Babel: Making Sense of the Most Talked About Book of All Time

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Humorous, informative primer on biblical literacy.

If you've ever found the Bible daunting or perplexing, "Bible Babel" could be a breath of fresh air for you. Kristin Swenson navigates its complexities with humor and clarity, making the daunting biblical texts accessible. It could be the ideal companion for anyone looking to understand the cultural and historical impact of the Bible without getting lost in doctrinal disputes or academic jargon. Whether you're devoutly religious or simply curious about the most influential book in history, this engaging read offers insights that help bridge the gap between ancient scripture and modern life.

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Bible Babel: Making Sense of the Most Talked About Book of All Time

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ISBN: 9780061728297
Authors: Kristin Swenson
Publisher: Harper
Date of Publication: 2010-02-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Religion
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 147 readers)

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Kristin Swenson offers a confident, well-paced, well-informed, and accessible guide to Bible basics and biblical literacy. Bible Babel, from author and religious studies professor Kristin Swenson, is a lively, humorous, and very readable introduction to the Bible—what’s in it, where it comes from, and how it is used in our culture today. If you’ve ever wondered about the origin of the Christian fish symbol; the history of the Good Book; how the Bible weighs in on contemporary political issues; or even the biblical source of pop-culture references in WALL-E or Battlestar Galactica, then this is the book for you. Readers of A. J. Jacobs’s Year of Living Biblically and David Plotz’s Good Book will enjoy Bible Babel, a perfect primer for anyone interested in the Bible—secular and believing alike.
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Humorous, informative primer on biblical literacy.

If you've ever found the Bible daunting or perplexing, "Bible Babel" could be a breath of fresh air for you. Kristin Swenson navigates its complexities with humor and clarity, making the daunting biblical texts accessible. It could be the ideal companion for anyone looking to understand the cultural and historical impact of the Bible without getting lost in doctrinal disputes or academic jargon. Whether you're devoutly religious or simply curious about the most influential book in history, this engaging read offers insights that help bridge the gap between ancient scripture and modern life.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.