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The Bible: A Story that Makes Sense of Life

by Andrew Ollerton

  • Paperback
  • 352 pages
  • Publisher: John Murray Press
  • 15.2 x 23.2 x 3 cm

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For anyone wanting to understand the point of life

Andrew Ollerton takes a clear look at how the Bible can be a guide to living

You'll find new ways to read the Bible that help you make sense of life

"If only there was a guide to life". In his new book, Andrew Ollerton shows how that guide is the Bible, and how it can help you make sense of life in a clear way.
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‘Honest, revealing insight into the bestselling book of all time.’ - Bear Grylls

‘A stimulating and accessible survey of history’s most influential book.’ - Tom Holland, historian and author of Dominion

‘Personal and profound; informative and practical. If you want to experience the Bible as a rich source of guidance and hope, this book is for you.’ - Simon Thomas, former Sky Sports and Blue Peter presenter

When we make sense of the Bible, the Bible makes sense of us.

The political, social and cultural upheaval of our times can leave us feeling bewildered and wondering where to turn for trustworthy guidance. As unlikely as it may seem, could the Bible provide ancient wisdom that helps us flourish today?

Join Andrew Ollerton as he explores the storyline of Scripture, connecting six major biblical events with six definitive human needs: for meaning, freedom, peace, community, love and for an ultimate home. In short, digestible chapters, Andrew reveals how the Bible story makes sense of our human story.

Discover for yourself a limitless source of guidance and hope in the face of so much uncertainty.

Underpinned by a depth of scholarship, the book is non-technical in style, making it accessible for the widest possible readership – including Christians and seekers interested in the Bible. The book will also provide a model for Bible communicators and church leaders wishing to engage more deeply with the relevance of the Bible in our cultural moment.

Contains discussion questions for small groups, as well as suggested Bible readings and reflection questions to accompany each chapter.

  • Author

    Andrew Ollerton

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    John Murray Press

  • Published

    October 2020

  • Weight

    428g

  • Page Count

    352

  • Dimensions

    15.2 x 23.2 x 3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781529327007

  • ISBN-10

    1529327008

  • Eden Code

    5297681

Prologue

Introducing the Bible

1.ORIGINS The human desire for meaning

2.EXODUS The human quest for freedom

3.EXILE The human cry for peace

4.MESSIAH The human need for love

5.SPIRIT The human thirst for community

6.HOPE The human longing for home

Epilogue

Dr Andrew Ollerton is a theologian, pastor and popular communicator. He works with Bible Society and developed The Bible Course, an eight-session guide to the big story of the Bible for small groups. Andrew is married to Charlotte and they have three kids, two fifish, a snake and a dog.

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    Chris Brann

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    As a Church Army evangelist I like to find books which are an easy read but help people with their journey of faith. This book ticks all those pages. As I said on my website review A review of this book, even though I have read through the bible multiple times I found this book really helpful. It takes you on a journey looking at ‘Our Origins’, our desire for meaning all the way to ‘Hope’ our longing for home. On the way it looks at our quest for freedom, peace, love and community. It does all this by taking you on a trip through the bible starting at the beginning, in Geneses, and finishing at the end. in Revelation. It is a great aid to understanding the story of the bible. The who why and when, the reason we are here and our purpose in life. If you struggle with reading and understanding your bible reading this will open it up in many ways. A very good, useful and handy book. Easy to read but also very deep. I have even used part of it for a talk in church.

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    Ella Venning

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    A must buy, for all stages in the learning of Christian life. Knowledge of the Bible so clearly portrayed

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    Elizabeth Ollerton

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    A enjoyable balance of biblical content, memorable (and amusing) illustrations and personal application to real life. Helpful to the church goer, but accessible, intriguing and thought provoking to those outside looking in. My friends have all said, “I’m going to get a copy for .... (A N Other)”. No cringe, no pressure, a fresh approach.

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    Stephen Scholes

    Average rating of5.0

    Amazingly easy to understand yet deep enough to cause you to think and read on. Wholeheartedly recomend to all.

  • Question
    Richard Rainbird

    Is there an audio version of this book?

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    Eden Team Member
    There isn't currently an audio version of this book, and we're not expecting one at the moment. Some of Andrew's talks that we have on CD cover similar topics.
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