The Biographical Bible is not a Bible - it is not a Study Bible or a Devotional Bible. Rather it is biographical dictionary of 50-75 major individuals found in the Christian Scriptures. Based on solid scholarship, it also has a devotional flavor.

Each chapter is devoted to a period of history - most covering the lives of two or more Biblical characters. For example the first three chapters cover the following characters:

Chapter 1 - Adam, Eve, and the Boys: From Eden to the Tower of Babel

Chapter 2 - Abraham and Sarah: Joys and Tribulations of Old Age

Chapter 3 - Isaac and Rebekah: Marital Missteps and Misery

With 24 chapters, I am estimating that 75 to 100 people are discussed with varying amount of detail.

Within those 24 chapters, the author brings to life people and events that make up Biblical history in very readable series of vignettes that allow the reader to appreciate the contribution that each has made to the Spiritual history of Israel and the Church.

My major complaint with the book is the separation of Biblical footnotes from other references (i.e. other primary and secondary sources). Biblical footnotes are collected in an index at the rear of the text, other references are footnoted in place. Each chapter also includes a list of suggested works for "Further Reading".

The book is a welcome reference book to the library of a pastor or teacher doing a biographical study - whether of a single individual or of a series of characters. It stands along similar works by such authors as Alexander Whyte, James Hastings, Charles Spurgeon, and John MacArthur. It is my hope that this book gains a wide audience and appreciation within the church.

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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are mine alone.

its an ok read but did not like the writers perspective on most accounts. lot of speculating (of course) in an attempt to make this novelistic like (as in a good book).

like other posts, an ok reference book.

Would not recommend it highly.

I got the hardcover version of this book on special three years ago and I finally finished it. It was painful to read through it. Honestly, the book gives no more insight into the Biblical characters and personalities than what you could glean for yourself by simply reading Scripture for yourself. I have a rule that if I start a book, I have to finish it, no matter how long it takes. It took me three years to get through this book whereas I can easily read the whole Bible in less time. I bought the book early in my walk with Christ and had little discernment, but even though I got the book on sale, I wish I could get my money back.