The Bible is the foundational text for Jews and Christians, but most people, having little knowledge of what it actually says, feel less than uncomfortable navigating its pages. What the Bible Really Tells Us solves this problem, providing a thorough, yet accessible, guide to the Good Book and the ways in which it can enrich one's life.

Opening with a 60-Second Super-Easy Bible Quiz to test your knowledge, author T. J. Wray then provides essential background information to arm readers with tools necessary to read and interpret passages on their own. And, with these tools in hand, Wray helps readers explore what the Bible really says about key issues today, including:
SufferingHeaven and hellGender and sexualityThe environment
What the Bible Really Tells Us is an indispensable guide for individuals and groups interested in gaining a fuller understanding of the Bible and the timeless lessons it imparts.

T. J. Wray is the author of several books, including Surviving the Death of a Sibling, What the Bible Really Tells Us: The Essential Guide to Biblical Literacy, and Good Girls, Bad Girls: The Enduring Lessons of Twelve Women of the Old Testament. She is associate professor of religious studies at Salve Regina University. She has appeared on the History Channel and NPR.

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Introduction: What You Need to Know
Chapter 1: Take the Test: The Sixty-Second Super Easy Bible Quiz
Chapter 2: A Tree With Deep Roots: A Brief History of Biblical Illiteracy
Chapter 3: Bible Basics: It's Not Rocket Science!
Chapter 4: The Problem of Pain: Why Do We Suffer?
Chapter 5: Final Destinations: Heaven and Hell
Chapter 6: Show Me the Money: The Surprising Truth About Wealth and Riches
Chapter 7: Should We or Shouldn't We?: An Exploration of Sexuality and Gender
Chapter 8: Fair is Fair: The Essential Aspects of Biblical Laws and Justice
Chapter 9: Mother Earth: The Bible and the Environment
Chapter 10: Making the God Connection: Communicating With God Through Prayer and Worship
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