How the Bible Came to Us: The Story of the Book That Changed the World (Lion Factfinders)

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Genre: Reference works; The Bible; Juvenile Nonfiction; Children: Grades 4-6; Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction; Versions; Religion - General; Juvenile literature; General; Bible; History; Publication and distribution;

Average Review: 4.5 stars

Review: Story of the Book that Changed the World : I used this book with my kids during our overview of the Old Testament when they were all in elementary school. We needed a book, suitable for children, that would quickly illuminate the origins of the text we were reading. Even my first grader could read and understand it. We pulled it out again this year when we studied the Renaissance & Reformation, and the children still found it interesting and informative. I know of no more concise and accessible explanation for the Bible's origins and how it came to us in its present form. Richly (though informally) illustrated, the book is laid out in little "mini articles," which the kids found easy to read and remember. Although meant for children, I would even use it to help adults understand where the Bible came from and how it was transmitted to us.