You Can Understand The Bible

[You Can Understand The Bible: A Practical Guide to Each Book in the Bible]
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2005
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Ignatius Press
Year of publication: 
2009
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328
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Many people, understandably, feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the vastness and complexity of the Bible. In this book, Peter Kreeft offers a clear guide to understanding it, bringing his keen insight and engaging humor to bear on the central message of each book.

Brimming with Kreeft’s characteristic wit and humor, this book transforms tedious study into a spiritually enriching adventure in the Word of God.

Kreeft also offers practical guidance for praying with Scripture each day, enabling readers to delve more deeply into the biblical messages in a way that will surprise, delight, and reward them.

The chapters were initially published as independent articles. They were later compiled into the books You Can Understand the Old Testament and Reading and Praying the New Testament. Finally, they were brought together in this book, which became a bestseller.

Author: Jorge Gaspar, Portugal
Update on: Aug 2026