This book answers foundational questions:

• Who wrote the Bible?
• What is its message?
• Why is it thought to be a "holy" book?
• How does one read and interpret it?

By delving into the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world of biblical times, you'll see Jesus as never before: both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah.

Written by renowned preacher, writer, and apologist John Stott, this new, expanded edition includes:

• Questions at the beginning of each chapter to help you focus.
• New, up-to-date maps for the chapters on history and geography.
• An index to help you speedily access areas of interest.