This comprehensive handbook provides an introductory course on the Bible targeted towards bible classes as well as teachers-in-training. Readers will gain a full understanding of the text of the Bible, its themes, teachings and historical context. The handbook is written by E.G. Krampe and endorsed by the Reformed Church in the United States. Synod of the Northwest. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.