Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible


Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable introduction to the Bible--its origins， interpretation， truthfulness， and authority。


Bible scholar， prolific author， and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book:



how the Bible was put together;
what "inspiration" means;
how the Bible is true;
why the Bible needs to be rooted in history;
why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation;
how the Bible gives us knowledge， faith， love， and hope; and
how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible。

Seven Things presents clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration， canonization， significance， and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling。 It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith。