Beginning with what the Bible is and how it was written, it discusses how our translations have been made and why they can be trusted. Following the main divisions (historical books, books of wisdom and poetry, prophets, gospels, etc.), Douglas Connelly helps the reader explore each of the books of the Bible, showing how these books help us understand God and his will for our lives.

Bold graphics help readers find information quickly and easily. An accessible, contemporary writing style introduces key concepts, helping readers place the Bible in historical context and understand its message for our day. Other information covered includes who's who in the Bible, important terms, key interpretive principles, and an annotated resource guide.

The Bible for Blockheads offers reliable biblical information that is easy to read, easy to look up, and easy to understand.