Entertaining yet always reverent, this is a great companion for anyone who loves the Book of Books. Containing in depth entries, lists, snippets and quotes as well as carefully selected illustration, it is easy to browse or to read as a serious reference work.
From Eden to Ezekiel and from Satan to stigmata, it contains a wealth of accurate and authoritative information. Find out what gave the “Murderers Bible” its name, why a seabird is named after St Peter, how the Bible has influenced our everyday language, and much more besides. If you want to fill in the gaps in your knowledge of the Holy Book, and enjoy yourself thoroughly in the process, this is the ideal guide.
