An easy-to-read history of the Bible through the ages introduces the story behind the writing of the Bible itself. Packed with fascinating facts and detailed illustrations, this resource explores the origins of the books, translations, and early printings. This companion title to Candle Bible Handbook covers such topics as: books of the Bible, where the Bible came from, authors of the Bible, how the Bible was written down and in what language, the use of scrolls, how the Bible survived, copying monks, translations, precious books, printing, and the spread of the Bible into the new world.