Product Description

The 100-Minute Bible summarises the Bible, dividing it into 50 short readings of about 400 words each; each section should take about two minutes to read. 26 sections are given to the life of Christ, 17 to the Old Testament, and 7 to the later part of the New Testament.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79559 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

From the Author
This little book is intended to be a gateway to the full Bible. It puts the life and ministry of Christ in their historical, cultural and theological context. It will be useful both to enquirers and to committed Christians who want to understand the structure of the Bible as a whole.

From the Inside Flap
So many people know about the Bible but so few have read it at all, let alone from cover to distant cover. This version of the Bible has been written to bridge that gap. The 100-Minute Bible picks out the essential elements of the Bible from Genesis through to the Revelation of John using universal language. Most people will be able to read it in 100 minutes, making it the ideal read for that upcoming rail or aeroplane journey, or for an enjoyable evening of enlightenment.

About the Author
Michael Hinton was born in Bristol in 1927. For most of his life he was a teacher, and was head successively of a grammar, a public and a comprehensive school. He was ordained priest in 1984 and from 1985 to 1995 cared for a village parish in Kent. He is now retired, but remains active in church life. He has written three other books: A History of the Town of Reading, Comprehensive Schools: a Christian's View, and The Anglican Parochial Clergy: a Celebration. He is married to Jean, and they have five adult children.

Customer Reviews

Good summary: nice idea
Not sure how this would be for somebody who did not know the original at all... but I came to it having been taught quite a lot about the Bible during childhood. After a very long gap it was good to read this and be reminded of these stories. I'm not a Christian but still appreciate the historical and cultural significance.
It does what it says on the cover: presenting a summary of the main facts, parables, poetry and teachings from the Bible in 50 easily readable one-page chunks, along with helpful maps. The only jarring note was the slightly patronising preface. Otherwise excellent, and a great idea - I'd like to see similar summaries of other great works of literature.

Excellent!
As a vicar I bought copies of this for our young mums group to introduce them to the Bible. They got hooked! They thought it was excellent! It is a good quick read to give an oversight and start discussion. I've kept a number of copies to give to 'enquirers' in my parishes!

the origins of the 100 minute bible
For what it is worth. The origins of the 100 minute Bible are this. In 2003 I walked the Camino to the shrine of St. James. Saint James, brother of Christ placed the emphasis on sharing. Every day I sent a piece of the gospel to the author in the hope that he would see the error of his ways. Unfortunately, he in hurt respondeed egotistically. A work that obscures more than it enlightens. Read the original with your heart atuned to love. Commentaries are second, third and in this case fouth rate. Instantly forgettable.