A leading textbook in studying the Bible, this Course Pack is designed to help students in their research of and knowledge of the Bible. Known and valued for its straightforward language, this text leads the reader on an exploration of the Bible's contents and the history of its writings, showing how critical methods help readers understand what they find in the Bible. Each new copy is packaged with the paperback A Study Companion to the Bible, checked and updated to work flawlessly with the revised 2nd edition of this important text. The Study Companion is a handy complement to the textbook, providing primary readings and a running glossary of terms keyed to the textbook along with exercises for further reflection.