The Concise Bible by Frances Hazlitt (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Concise Bible by Frances Hazlitt, Hunter Baker Previous edtion: Chicago: H. Regnery, 1962. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This classic 1962 guide to the King James Bible collects the most famous passages from the Old and New Testaments and arranges them with intervening synopses of all sixty-six Biblical books. Under editor Frances Hazlitts masterful direction, readers will quickly become fully acquainted with the broad sweep of the Bible and will come to a new, intimate understanding of oft-quoted verses. Intended as a spiritual and literary introduction to the King James Bible, The Concise Bible is an ideal companion for both longtime Bible readers and those newly curious about the Scriptures. Includes a new introduction by Hunter Baker. Back Cover Here is an excellent introduction to the Bible for the general reader--especially the younger person who may be unfamiliar with this, the greatest of books. Mrs. Hazlitts arrangement enables him to read the story and message of the Bible largely in the original words. Once he has become acquainted with the broad sweep of the Bible through this masterful arrangement, he will be encouraged to read the full text of the King James Version to examine its countless individual facets. The Concise Bible is intended for those who may have been intimidated by the sheer length of the Bible, and by the difficulty of many parts of it. It introduces the reader to the Bibles inexhaustible spiritual and literary treasures. All sixty-six books are represented, with chapter and verse provided for each quoted passage. The Concise Bible will commend itself as an ideal gift, for Lent or for any other occasion. It will be kept, read, and treasured, for through it the reader will be brought to a fruitful encounter with the Bible itself. Flap Here is an excellent introduction to the Bible for the general reader--especially the younger person who may be unfamiliar with this, the greatest of books. Mrs. Hazlitts arrangement enables him to read the story and message of the Bible largely in the original words. Once he has become acquainted with the broad sweep of the Bible through this masterful arrangement, he will be encouraged to read the full text of the King James Version to examine its countless individual facets. The Concise Bible is intended for those who may have been intimidated by the sheer length of the Bible, and by the difficulty of many parts of it. It introduces the reader to the Bibles inexhaustible spiritual and literary treasures. All sixty-six books are represented, with chapter and verse provided for each quoted passage. The Concise Bible will commend itself as an ideal gift, for Lent or for any other occasion. It will be kept, read, and treasured, for through it the reader will be brought to a fruitful encounter with the Bible itself. Author Biography Frances Hazlitt, the wife and frequent collaborator of famed economics journalist Henry Hazlitt, passed away in 1991. Before composingThe Concise Biblein 1962, Frances Hazlitt worked at Paramount Pictures, where she briefly was supervisor and mentor to political philosopher Ayn Rand. In 1984, she and her husband released an anthology of philosophical texts:The Wisdom of the Stoics: Selections From Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Hunter Baker, J.D., Ph.D., is an academic dean and associate professor of political science at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He is the winner of the 2011 Michael Novak Award and has lectured widely on religion and liberty. He cofounded the journalThe Cityand is the author ofThe System Has a Soul, The End of Secularism, and Political Thought: A Students Guide. His articles and commentary on religion and society have been published inChristianity Today,National Review,First Things,Touchstone, and numerous other journals and websites. He teaches political science at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. Review "When you move unimpeded through the Old Testament, the arc of salvation history--from creation, to Noah, to Abraham and Israel--which culminates in Jesus the Christ, stands out more clearly... The effect of Hazlitts treatment of the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament is similarly impressive." --Hunter Baker, J.D., Ph.D., from the new introduction "I have often felt that if someone could extract from the Bible the carefully selected group of passages, such as has been done in this instance, that it would stimulate a new interest in, understanding of, and appreciation of the Bible. This I think has been accomplished in this book, and I shall make great use of it personally and am glad to commend it to all people who are interested in a greater knowledge of the Bible." --Norman Vincent Peale, Marble Collegiate College "The Concise Bible is the answer to the general readers need for a version which he can read rather than place in a respectful spot on the shelf somewhere... This version is likely to be the beginning of a new interest in the complete text." --Harry D. Gideonse, former president, Brooklyn College "An excellent starting point for younger readers--and not only for younger readers: halfway through this glorious volume, one reviewer vowed it wouldnt be so long, next time, before he spent an evening with the Word of God." --William F. Rickenbacker, writing in National Review Kirkus Review: It is the hope of the author, Francis Hazlett, that this condensation of the King James version of the Bible will serve to introduce the Bible to many readers who have thus far been put off by its very size. Here is the gist of all 66 books in one-twelfth the length of the original, but the Creation story, the Ten Commandments, the best known and Proverbs, the Sermon on the Mount, and others of the most familiar sayings are all in full text, with a notation of their chapter and verse location in the Bible. Nothing essential to the story and drama of the Bible has been left out. This is not another abridgement. Where possible the words of the synopsis is kept in the words of the King James version (printed in italics) and every direct quotation, in roman type, is set in the narrative context that explains it. Here the great literary and religious treasures are made available for those whose needs demand a shorter form but who want the heart of the Bible in its own words. If the true nature and purpose of this condensation can be made clear, it should serve the purposes of students and the general reader alike. Long Description This classic 1962 guide to the King James Bible collects the most famous passages from the Old and New Testaments and arranges them with intervening synopses of all sixty-six Biblical books. Under editor Frances Hazlitts masterful direction, readers will quickly become fully acquainted with the broad sweep of the Bible and will come to a new, intimate understanding of oft-quoted verses. Intended as a spiritual and literary introduction to the King James Bible, The Concise Bible is an ideal companion for both longtime Bible readers and those newly curious about the Scriptures. Includes a new introduction by Hunter Baker. Review Quote "When you move unimpeded through the Old Testament, the arc of salvation history--from creation, to Noah, to Abraham and Israel--which culminates in Jesus the Christ, stands out more clearly... The effect of Hazlitts treatment of the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament is similarly impressive." --Hunter Baker, J.D., Ph.D., from the new introduction "I have often felt that if someone could extract from the Bible the carefully selected group of passages, such as has been done in this instance, that it would stimulate a new interest in, understanding of, and appreciation of the Bible. This I think has been accomplished in this book, and I shall make great use of it personally and am glad to commend it to all people who are interested in a greater knowledge of the Bible." --Norman Vincent Peale, Marble Collegiate College " The Concise Bible is the answer to the general readers need for a version which he can read rather than place in a respectful spot on the shelf somewhere... This version is likely to be the beginning of a new interest in the complete text." --Harry D. Gideonse, former president, Brooklyn College "An excellent starting point for younger readers--and not only for younger readers: halfway through this glorious volume, one reviewer vowed it wouldnt be so long, next time, before he spent an evening with the Word of God." --William F. Rickenbacker, writing in National Review Kirkus Review: It is the hope of the author, Francis Hazlett, that this condensation of the King James version of the Bible will serve to introduce the Bible to many readers who have thus far been put off by its very size. Here is the gist of all 66 books in one-twelfth the length of the original, but the Creation story, the Ten Commandments, the best known and Proverbs, the Sermon on the Mount, and others of the most familiar sayings are all in full text, with a notation of their chapter and verse location in the Bible. Nothing essential to the story and drama of the Bible has been left out. This is not another abridgement. Where possible the words of the synopsis is kept in the words of the King James version (printed in italics) and every direct quotation, in roman type, is set in the narrative context that explains it. Here the great literary and religious treasures are made available for those whose needs demand a shorter form but who want the heart of the Bible in its own words. If the true nature and purpose of this condensation can be made clear, it should serve the purposes of students and the general reader alike. Details ISBN1621573745 Author Hunter Baker Short Title CONCISE BIBLE Pages 220 Language English ISBN-10 1621573745 ISBN-13 9781621573746 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2015 Imprint Regnery Publishing Inc Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 220 Publication Date 2015-10-01 NZ Release Date 2015-10-01 US Release Date 2015-10-01 UK Release Date 2015-10-01 Publisher Regnery Publishing Inc Audience General AU Release Date 2015-09-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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