Asimovs attempts to illuminate the bibles many obscure, mysterious passages prove absorbing reading for anyone interested in religion and history. Sep 15, 2011 the worlds most popular modern english bible, now fully revised and updated and in ebook format for the first time. His commentary on the bible also goes to show what a lot of things really meant. Situating the writers of the various books of the bible in time and space, asimov gives its writings context and also explains how. Asimov did have a great interest in the bible, and wrote several books about it, notably the two volume asimovs guide to the bible and the story of ruth. Mar 03, 2020 asimovs guide to the bible is a huge classic companion to reading the bible. Ebook the holy bible new international version niv. Asimovs guide to the bible by asimov, isaac and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Asimovs guide to the bible is not a book to be read in continuum but an indispensable companion to any journey through the bible. Bibles and other sacred writings in special media national library. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Asimov also authored some nonfiction, including a biochemistry textbook, some very popular history books the greeks.
As for his personal life, asimov was married twice, first to gertrude blugerman in. The worlds most popular modern english bible, now fully revised and updated and in ebook format for the first time. From isaac asimovs guide to the bible as it happens, josephus, who mentions john the baptist, does not mention jesus. Asimovs guide to the bible is a work by isaac asimov that was first published in two volumes in 1968 and 1969, covering the old testament and the new testament including the catholic old testament, or deuterocanonical, books see catholic bible and the eastern orthodox old testament books, or anagignoskomena, along with the fourth book of ezra. Does anyone know where i can download a free copy of the niv new international version bible preferably in epub format. From isaac asimov s guide to the bible as it happens, josephus, who mentions john the baptist, does not mention jesus. Asimov s guide to the bible is a work by isaac asimov that was first published in two volumes in 1968 and 1969, covering the old testament and the new testament including the catholic old testament, or deuterocanonical, books see catholic bible and the eastern orthodox old testament books, or anagignoskomena, along with the fourth book of. In asimovs guide to the bible the noted author isaac asimov explores the historical, geographical, and biographical aspects of the events described in the old and new testaments. Asimovs guide to the bible by isaac asimov, 1981, avenel books distributed by crown publishers edition, in english avenel 1981 ed.
Situating the writers of the various books of the bible in time and space, asimov gives its writings context and also explains how that context has morphed with time. Full text of asimovs guide to the bible the old and new testaments 2 vols. Niv 2011 the new international version niv translation of the bible is the worlds most popular modern english bible easy to understand, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. Isaac asimov on science and the bible isaac asimov c.
Short description of book asimov s guide to the bible is a work by isaac asimov that was first published in two volumes in 1967 and 1969, covering the old testament and the new. No one can deny that its an educated, skeptical, highercriticism approach to the nt. And it is these ignorant people, the most uneducated, the most unimaginative, the most unthinking among us, who would make themselves the guides and leaders of us all. Asimov s guide to the bible is not a book to be read in continuum but an indispensable companion to any journey through the bible. With over 400 million bibles in print, the new international version is the worlds most popular modern english bible. Asimov s amazing erudition, which extended even to the bible. The bible is the bestselling book in history, and the new international version niv bible is the bestselling version year after year. During his presidency of the american humanist association, asimov was opposed to the protestant subgroup known as.
We have more books available by this author 1295 pp. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 was an american writer and professor of biochemistry at boston university. The niv ebook is designed to be easy to navigate and has additional links for immediate access to key passages within the bible. This bestselling modern english bible has sold more than 400 million copies since its first full publication in 1978. Asimovs guide to the bible is not a book to be read in continuum, but an indispensable companion to any journey through the bible. For example, asimov tries to explain biblical miracles using naturalistic explanations, and he points out instances of supposed biblical contradictions or inconsistencies. In this version, the two volumes have been compiled in a single. January 2, 1920 april 6, 1992 has been one of the most notable science fiction writers. Check here and also read some short description about asimovs guide to the bible. Isnt it sad that you can tell people that the ozone layer is being depleted, the forests are being cut down, the deserts are advancing steadily, that the greenhouse effect will raise the sea level 200 feet, that overpopulation is choking us, that pollution is killing us, that nuclear war may destroy us and they yawn and settle back for a comfortable nap. Niv, holy bible, ebook kindle edition by zondervan. Asimov s guide to the bible by isaac asimov, 1981, avenel books distributed by crown publishers edition, in english avenel 1981 ed.
Asimovs guide to the bible features a number of maps and it goes through the books of the bible in the order of the benchmark bible the king james version and explains the historical and geographical setting of each one. Asimovs guide to the bible the old and new testaments 2 vols. The currents of space is a fast paced lesser novel by isaac asimov i found engaging and hard to put down. Part 2 of 3 of his galactic empire series, it does not have to be read with the others, as i understood each and every facet of the book and did not feel at anytime that i was missing someth. In asimovs guide to the bible the noted author isaac.
Asimovs eminently entertaining yet historically accurate examination of the new testament, versebyverse, clarifies such puzzles as the appearance of the star of bethlehem was it. Altogether his work amounts to a staggering 463 diverse pieces of literature. In asimov s guide to the bible, isaac asimov explores the historical, geographical, and biographical aspects of the events described in the old and new testaments. He was known for his works of science fiction and popular science. In doing so asimov illuminates the bible s many obscure and mysterious passages, producing a valuable text for anyone interested in religion and history. With its careful scrutiny of biblical places, events and characters in light of secular sources, it is an important fund of fascinating knowledge for any reader of the bibleand also absorbing reading for anyone with an interest in historoy. I love asimov s take and ive learned an allnew way of reading the bible.
The 10 digit isbn is 051734582x and the digit isbn is 9780517345825. Asimovs guide to the bible is the most fascinating general guide ever written on a book whose impact continues to be felt in areas as diverse as religion, history, archaeology and mythology. Niv study bible, ebook kindle edition by zondervan. He studied chemistry at columbia university, earning a b. This to many of the religious conservatives is bad enough, because of what he says about genesis, about source criticism, about all those isaiahs. I love asimovs take and ive learned an allnew way of reading the bible. Read the bible on your device just as if you were reading a physical book. Check here and also read some short description about asimov s guide to the bible.
The title of this book is asimov s guide to the bible in two volumes in one the old and new testaments and it was written by issac asimov. Bible query responding to asimovs guide to the bible on. In 1951, asimov accepted a position as an instructor of biochemistry at boston universitys school of medicine even though he had no practical experience in the field. Asimov s attempts to illuminate the bible s many obscure, mysterious passages prove absorbing reading for anyone interested in religion and history. Asimovs guide to the bible is a work by isaac asimov that was first published in two volumes in 1968 and 1969, covering the old testament and the new testament including the catholic old testament, or deuterocanonical, books see catholic bible and the eastern orthodox old testament books, or anagignoskomena, along with the fourth book of ezra, respectively. The abingdon bible commentary, abingdon press, 1929, and dictionary of the. The second half of asimovs guide to the bible is even better than the first half in some ways in volume one, asimov treated the old testament. A great adventure, among others, and asimovs guide to the bible. Asimov s guide to the bible is not a book to be read in continuum, but an indispensable companion to any journey through the bible.
Name of writer, number pages in ebook and size are given in our post. Asimovs guide to the bible is a work by isaac asimov that was first published in two volumes in 1968 and 1969, covering the old testament and the new. Isaac asimov began his foundation series at the age of 21, not realizing that it would one day be considered a cornerstone of science fiction. In asimovs guide to the bible, isaac asimov explores the historical, geographical, and biographical aspects of the events described in the old and new testaments.
Asimovs guide to the bible is isaac asimov at his professional and informal best. Asimovs guide to the bible is a huge classic companion to reading the bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Obviously no one is infallible, and you should take any opinionated piece with a grain of salt, but asimov does a great job of showing his thought process and makes no claim to be an authority on the subject. Asimov s twovolume work on the bible, presented here in one volume for the first time. Some details about asimov s guide to the bible isaac asimov. Translated with commentary by francesca fremantle and chogyam trungpa. Asimov was a prolific writer who wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards asimov wrote hard science fiction. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Full text of asimovs guide to the bible the old and new. And it was a custom in israel, that the daughters of israel went yearly to lament the daughter of jephthah the gileadite four days in a year judges 11. Asimovs amazing erudition, which extended even to the bible. Like most people left behind on an overpopulated earth, new york city police detective elijah baley had little love for either the arrogant spacers or their robotic companions. There is, to be sure, a paragraph in his history of the jews which is devoted to jesus, but it interrupts the flow of the discourse and seems suspiciously like an afterthought.
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