Is there such a thing as a book that gives an abridged and easy-to-read synopsis of the bible stories?

Question

OK, first let me say that I am not religious at all and have no intention of ever becoming so.

However, a recent YA answer referred to Numbers 13 which I looked up (something about a battle, and the distribution of the spoils of war, and how that delightful chap Moses told his people to kill all the women except for virgins, whom they could casually rape), and it piqued my interest. I'd never heard of this story before.

I am not interested in the biblical or religious aspect of any of this, but out of nothing more than idle curiosity, I'd like to know more about the stories in the bible. I am looking for an objective synopsis of the bible stories

Is there such a thing as a small book (say, a paperback of about 100 to 250 pages) that describes in modern and objective English what the bible has to say from start to finish?

Finally, let me be absolutely clear here: I am not looking to convert or to become religious, and I am not looking for bible passages annotated by a religious person. I simply want to get a rough idea of what the bible says, without having to wade through all the turgid and poorly written details contained in the real thing.

By the way, I'd be equally interested in a similar synopsis of the Quran.

Answer 1

You could try the 100 Minute Bible - Supposedly readable in 100 minutes. It's printed by The 100 Minute Press, Canterbury. ISBN 0-9551324-0-1

Answer 2

well dude the best place you find that in is the bible, sadly people dont synopsis fairy tales, but the version witch is easyest to read is called the good news version, or the message.

(I used be christian and those 2 versions are cheap and easy to read go for good news bible in my opinion)

or else you could buy childrens bible storys in a christian book shop.

Answer 3

Basic synopsis:



First jehovah is a massive jerk. Then two cities burn down because jehovah is a massive jerk. The world floods because jehovah is a massive jerk. jesus is executed because jehovah is a massive jerk. And finally, jehovah spends more time being a massive jerk.



Yes, some details are out, but no sensible person who actually reads the bible can view jehovah as anything but evil.