New Release: 

A Tour of the Bible
An Introduction for the Unfamiliar
by Tom Pumphrey

Many people are unfamiliar with the Bible or are mystified by its contents. On a trip to a foreign country, a guide book can rescue a traveler from confusion and enrich the experience. A Tour of the Bible provides that help and enrichment for those new to the Bible and those wanting to learn more. 
A Tour of the Bible provides an overview of and orientation to the Bible, including outlines and summaries of each section and book of the Bible, with basic story lines and their significance. Along the way, sample the Bible’s highlights by reading “The Bible’s Greatest Hits” to help find the gems amidst the genealogies. For those who want to learn more, A Tour of the Bible includes reference material about how the Bible was formed, how to compare different Bible translations, and guides for how to read through the Bible. 

For a look at the Table of Contents, the Introduction and the section on the Torah, click "Sneak Peek" below:
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Features:
  • Workbook size: 8-1/2 x 11 x 0.25 inches, 11 ounces,
  • An accessible introduction in 92 pages,
  • Written for the Bible novice, but with enough depth to satisfy the educated reader,
  • Maps, charts and diagrams help sort out the names and places in the Bible,
  • Presents the Bible in layers of detail: from simple overview to section outlines, to book-by-book summaries, to resources for more in-depth analysis,
  • Outlines of each section and book of the Bible, and a list of “Greatest Hits:” passages that are particularly worthwhile,
  • Provides resources for further study, including strategies for reading the Bible, comparisons of Bible translations, how the Bible became the Bible, and analytical methods,
  • Handy tabs along the side of the book provide quick access to the section you want to find—providing an easy-to-use handbook,
  • Includes a glossary and index,
  • ISBN: 978-0-9963003-0-8,
  • Library of Congress Control Number: 2015906205,
  • Suggested Retail Price: $14.95,
  • Available through Ingram distribution including Spring Arbor and Amazon.
Tom Pumphrey is the Rector (pastor) of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Marietta, Georgia. He is a graduate of Cornell University and Virginia Theological Seminary. Tom served parishes in the Philadelphia area for nine years where he became known for his teaching and consulting in church leadership. He also developed numerous courses and resources for surveys of basic Christian teaching. Click here for more info.