Also Called the “Torah” or “The Law,” The first 5 books of the Bible tell the origins of humanity and the foundation of the Israelite people. Attributed to Moses, these books reveal the character of God and the purpose of his work throughout history. This “Reader’s Bible” has been formatted with none of the usual verse and chapter markers and a minimum of footnotes, to allow the reader to experience the text closer to its original form.

The Pentateuch: World English Reader's Bible 1 of 6

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These 9 books contain historical narrative &amp; commentary spanning from the conquest of Canaan by Israel to the conquest of Judah by Babylon in 586 BC. Filled with vivid details, these books tell of the rise and collapse of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the faith and faithlessness of God’s covenant people. This “Reader’s Bible” has been formatted with none of the usual verse and chapter markers and a minimum of footnotes, to allow the reader to experience the text closer to its original form.

History: World English Reader's Bible 2 of 6

In Judaism, the Books of Wisdom are regarded as part of the Ketuvim or “Writings,” which, along with the Torah (Law) and the Nevi'im (Prophets), makes up Old Testament. The primary purpose of these books is not to teach historical fact but to impart wisdom to the reader. This “Reader’s Bible” has been formatted with none of the usual verse and chapter markers and a minimum of footnotes, to allow the reader to experience the text closer to its original form.

Poetry & Wisdom: World English Reader's Bible 3 of 6 (Volume 3)

The books we call “The Prophets” contain the writings of God’s prophets to his people. They range, roughly, from 800 BC to 400 BC. From the time of the kings, through the exile, and just past the the founding of the second temple. The prophets delivered God’s interpretation of events to his people and pointed forward to the messiah. This “Reader’s Bible” has been formatted with none of the usual verse and chapter markers and a minimum of footnotes, to allow the reader to experience the text closer to its original form.

The Prophets: World English Reader's Bible 4 of 6

The New Testament starts and ends with Jesus. In between are the letters of his apostles to the first century church, written to comfort and challenge them to stay faithful to the teachings of Jesus. This “Reader’s Bible” has been formatted with none of the usual verse and chapter markers and a minimum of footnotes, to allow the reader to experience the text closer to its original form.

The New Testament: World English Reader's Bible 5 of 6 (Volume 5)