About this item

The history of one of the world's most influential books, from its makings, through its development, to its impact through the ages, now in a text-only edition The Bible has had a profound influence on the diverse cultures of Europe and the British Isles, the Americas, Australia, and Africa, and has even left an imprint on Asia. It is a book that has inspired the whole range of human emotion and experience, including some of the finest art and literature. And even in this current age, which often considers itself secular and post-Christian, the Bible remains the biggest seller of all books. Areas covered include: How the Bible Came to Be; The Bible in a Rapidly Growing Church; The Book of the Reformation; and The Bible in the Modern World.