Extensive, up-to-date information on the entire Bible

Published in 1997, Willmington’s Bible Handbook gives you a complete overview of the Bible in two parts. The first part provides informative introductions and verse-by-verse commentary for each book of the Bible. The second part includes a wealth of historical and theological background information. In this one volume, you get a tremendous amount of reference material that both explains and supports the remarkable unity and historical accuracy of God’s Word!

Conveniently prepare to study any Bible book
Now you can conveniently familiarize yourself with the background, author, date and location of writing before you read or study any Bible book. Willmington’s Bible Handbook provides additional information on each book’s purpose and unique features.

Explore the Bible with easy-to-read commentary at your fingertips
Like a one-volume commentary, Willmington's Bible Handbook summarizes the entire Bible for you. Use it as you study the Bible and you’ll have explanations, cross-references and background details that help you understand how each part of the Bible is related to the whole. You’ll also get a special "People to Remember" section for each book that recaps the stories, statistics and spiritual lessons from the lives of main characters.

Easily review key Bible facts
This thorough handbook also summarizes fascinating Bible facts and figures for you. Its dozens of lists and helpful background details verify that the Bible speaks the same message from beginning to end and throughout all of history.