The complete book of Bible basics / Mark D. Taylor.

Includes index.

Introduction: the Bible -- A brief summary of each book of the Bible -- Best-known English translations -- The writing and transmission of the Bible -- Bible study tools -- Quotations from the Bible -- Familiar quotations -- Each of the Ten commandments -- The Beatitudes -- The Lord's prayer -- Surprising quotations and common misquotations -- Key events in the Old Testament -- A list of key events in chronological order -- People and events in the Old Testament -- Who's who and what's what -- Heroes and villains, kings and queens -- Prophets, patriarchs, and matriarchs -- Nations and cities -- Rivers, mountains, seas -- Religious and cultural terms -- Great Bible stories -- Important events in the history of Israel -- Key events in the New Testament -- A list of key events in chronological order -- People and events in the New Testament -- Who's who and what's what -- All of Jesus' disciples -- Saints and sinners, kings and emperors -- People who knew Jesus -- People in the early church -- Terms associated with Jesus' life -- Miracles and parables of Jesus -- Church history -- Who's who in church history -- Important events in church history -- Major American denominations -- Popes and kings -- Church life and theology -- Simple definitions of important theological terms -- Important Protestant doctrines -- Important Roman Catholic doctrines -- Liturgical terms and the church year -- The Apostles' creed and the Nicene creed -- Offices in the church -- Ordinances and sacraments -- Names for God found in the Bible -- Key terms from the book of Revelation -- The Bible and Christianity in the fine arts -- Artists, musicians, authors -- Popular hymns and Gospel songs -- Religious architecture -- Great works of religious art -- How to become more biblically literate.