Candle History of the Bible

Dr Tim Dowley is a historian and a prolific author and editor of Bible resources for adults and children. He holds a bachelor's degree in History and a doctorate in Church History, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children's stories and books on biblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works on music and literature. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in South London with his wife and family.

• Contents:What is the Bible? 6What’s in the Books of the Old Testament? 8What’s in the Books of the New Testament? 12The Story of God’s People 15Where Did the Bible Come From? 19Who Wrote the Bible? 22How the Bible Was Written Down 24How to Make Papyrus 27How Writing Began 28What Language Was the Bible Written in? 30Why Was the Bible Written on Scrolls? 33Scrolls in Jars 34The First Books 36How the Bible Survived 38Translating the Bible 40Precious Books 42Into Everyday Words 44The Printing Revolution 46A Flood of Translations 48To the New World and Beyond 52Bibles for the World 54The Bible Changes Lives 56Which Version? 58In Other Words... 60Bible Facts 62Index 64