Title: From Alpha to Omega: An Overview of the Bible
By: Stanley Rasberry
ISBN#978-1544618838
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
From Alpha to Omega: An Overview of the Bible by Stanley D.
Rasberry offers to readers a “short handbook of the Bible” to assist readers in
understanding the Bible, from beginning to end. Rightly named, From Alpha to
Omega, (in Greek meaning “the beginning” and “the end”) the author begins with
the book of Genesis through the book of Revelation, 66 books covered in all.
Grouped into 15 separate sections and a List of Tables, the author has made the
Bible easy to understand. His purpose is to help readers know time periods,
meanings and messages, the authors of the relevant sections and how this
intertwines with us today in this modern-day age. Readers will come to
understand the Bible as a book of prophecy that has told the beginning and the
end of the human race, giving instructions on how to live, the origin of sin,
man and the many centuries that have passed since the beginning of time. The
author states, “With it in hand, the reader can see the Bible with fresh
eyes.”(p.v).
This is a must-read and complimentary to anyone wanting to
understand the meaning of life, their purpose with focus on The Old and New
Covenants, the Gospels, Jesus, and God’s divine plans for humanity and the
future End Time scenario. With such sections as: Alpha: Jesus and the Eons,
Two Men: Job and Mel, Chosen People, Escape from Egypt, Covenants, Laws and
Sacrifices, Promised Land, Three Kings, Wisdom and Songs, Six Empires, Two
Captivities, One Restoration, The Gospels, The New Church, Instructions to the
Growing Church, Omega: The Revelation of Jesus, with discussions on the
Early Church years and study group sessions, the author has given a complete
overview. Additional Tables give valuable information such as: The Twelve
Tribes of Israel, The Ten Commandments, the Feasts and Festivals, The Judges,
Psalms Themes, Abbreviated Timelines, The Kings after Solomon, and so much more
that add to the scope of the book.
With the inclusion of the original Greek in sections the
author begins with Scripture and introduces succinctly and concisely each
historical event in the corresponding book of the Bible. Suggested reading
is to read each section. Then, if desired, read the referenced Bible material
covered in the Bible (i.e., Genesis, and so on). Designed for the mature and
new Christian alike, this handbook is an excellent resource that makes
understanding the Bible, easy, convenient and fascinating.
Highly, highly recommended for all Christians, pastors,
Bible instructors, lay teachers and counselors, Bible study groups or
individuals seeking to better understand the Bible and God’s divine blueprint
for planet Earth and all of humanity. Condensed and concise (only 222 pages),
this book would also be a good book for professors to add to their list of
required reading in Bible schools and degree programs.
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