The Bible: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring

The Bible is one of the world's most read and most influential books. It has provided many rules for people to live by, and has shaped our language and our shared beliefs in ways that have both drawn communities together and fueled bitter disputes and conflicts. Having played a major role in the development of Western culture, the Bible continues to exert an enormous influence over millions of lives.

This Very Short Introduction explores t...