The Story of the Bible

Author: (American) Hans Brinker translated by Qin Liyan
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Bible is a unique book in the history of humanity. Written by different people in different eras and languages, it remains remarkably cohesive. Despite facing countless doubts and even attacks, its position as a classic has never been shaken. It is not merely a literary, philosophical, or historical book, yet it serves as the source for many literary works, philosophers constantly cite and discuss it, and its detailed records of ancient Jewish history far exceed those of other ancient civilizations. The Bible is a great legacy of humanity. However, the solemnity of the original Bible often intimidates readers. Through van Loon's accessible and engaging writing style, it is transformed into a concise "Bible Story," preserving the spirit of the original while allowing readers to easily enter the world of the Bible. As van Loon narrates these ancient tales with a simple yet wise and tolerant voice, he also unfolds the grand human historical process behind the Bible stories. Such a vast and mysterious book as the Bible, yet van Loon makes it understandable even to ordinary people. "The Story of the Bible" is truly a work that surpasses the original Bible by van Loon. The concise and elegant English, coupled with the faithful and fluent Chinese translation, paired with illustrations personally drawn by van Loon, will bring you endless joy in reading.