title: The Essential Bible Companion: Key Insights for Reading God's Word (Essential Bible Companion Series)
author:  John H. Walton 
description: What You Need to Know, When You Need to Know It<br> <br> The Essential Bible Companion gives you what it promises: the essentials. The most vital, absolutely indispensable information you need for reading and truly understanding God's Word. Developed by two world-class Bible scholars and the creator of The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, this unique, easy-to-use reference guide gives you clear, crisp insights into the Bible book by book. <br> <br> From Genesis to Revelation, each book of the Bible has its key details laid out for you clearly and engagingly in a colorful two-page spread that includes <br>  background information<br>  timelines<br>  important biblical characters<br> <br> Striking a balance between too little and too much information--between the brief introductions provided in a Bible and the potentially overwhelming detail of a standard reference handbook--this well-designed, extremely helpful volume condenses the most important information in a highly visual, easy-to-understand format. <br> <br> Ideal for use as a companion to The Bible in 90 Days curriculum, The Essential Bible Companion is also a valuable resource for any Bible study. However you use it, this richly informative volume will assist you on your journey toward a well-grounded biblical faith.
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  “Not many books should be recommended for both beginning Bible readers and
  mature Bible readers, but this is one of them. Utilizing brief and pointed
  expositions of often overlooked Bible verses, John Piper helpfully explains
  why we should be reading the Bible, the work of the Spirit in our Bible
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