Book excerpt: Here's the perfect tool for understanding scripture better--the Layman's Bible Handbook provides overviews and chapter-by-chapter summaries for every book of the Bible! Concise, easy-to-read entries will give you the "big picture" view of scripture, helping you to see how all of the people, places, and ideas fit together. Also featuring intriguing sidebars, a helpful index, and classic illustrations that bring the Bible text to life, the Layman's Bible Handbook is an excellent resource for everyday Bible study.