With wit; wisdom; and an extraordinary talent for turning dry; difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts; the creator of the bestselling Don't Know Much About®; series now brings the world of the Old and New testaments to life as no one else can in the bestseller Don't Know Much About® The Bible. Relying on new research and improved translations; Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says. Jericho's walls may have tumbled down because the city lies on a fault line. Moses never parted the Red Sea. There was a Jesus; but he wasn't born on Christmas and he probably wasn't an only child. Davis brings readers up-to-date on findings gleaned from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Gnostic Gospels that prompt serious scholars to ask such serious questions as: Who wrote the Bible? Did Jesus say everything we were taught he did? Did he say more? By examining the Bible historically; Davis entertains and amazes; provides a much better understanding of the subject; and offers much more fun learning about it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Goodbye to a LifestyeBy BlasterMasterJohn Graves will eventually be remembered as a 20th century Mark Twain. A through andthrough Texan; but with an unusual sensitivity to nuance and nature; capable of capturing inwords sentiments that move and inspire the reader.I once complained to Texas Monthly magazine that they were not publishing enough of his work andmuch to my surprise; an assistant editor contacted me and arranged for me to meet Mr. Gravesat a book signing event. I was not disappointed as a some what wizened; sun burned gent eyed meover while offering his gnarled hand. I related to himhow as a youngster I too had traveled down a favorite "creek" that was soon to be lost under theflood waters of a new dam. He listened carefully and muttered about progress destroying nature.I left with his signature and warm wishes; and have read everything he has published.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good readingBy Ruth JonesNot the kind of book I usually read; but I'm soon going on the Brazos River and had heard about this book. The author writes in a conversational; sometimes cowboy sort of style; about his trip down the Brazos River and camping out of his canoe. He interjects a lot of stories from the days of the Comanches and pioneers. It's very interesting to hear about a particular skirmish that occurred near the spot that you're going to visit. Very colorful. Good reading.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Texas Historian and AdventurerBy J CookJohn Graves was a Texas writer with a connection to its history and the people of the State. Goodbye to a River provides history and a creates a feeling of the value of the Brazos River including the prospective loss to be experienced when the waters long free were expected to be impounded by two Dams. One was ultimately built; but John Graves provides a window to the native Indians that possess the area; the characters and adventurers that formed the North Texas ranches and the quiet river trip providing an opportunity for enjoyment of it all. A good book.
