100 Important Questions About the Bible . . . Answered!
Its Origin, Development, and Inspiration
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
In 100 Important Questions About the Bible . . . Answered! Lee Martin McDonald explores some of the most critical issues surrounding the origin, development, and inspiration of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. He examines all the most commonly cited ancient sources essential for piecing together the complex story of the formation of the Bible. Relatively short responses give a helpful digest of the issues surrounding these hundred questions. Further resources are suggested for readers looking for more detailed information. This book, with its accessible format, will dispel numerous confusions and myths surrounding the formation of the Bible and help readers better understand the gift of scripture.
Endorsements (8)
“Lee McDonald breaks down a lifetime of research on the formation of the Bible into 100 questions, answered in terms a layman can understand. This book should be read by anyone who accepts the Bible as authoritative in any sense.”
“Lee McDonald drew on his vast storehouse of knowledge in order to create for us a highly attractive and original handbook to the most basic questions that are in our mind when thinking about the Old and New Testaments. I, for one, learned much, and I trust that the scholar and layperson alike will benefit much from the expected and unexpected questions asked and expertly answered about the Scriptures. Warmly recommended!”
“In 100 Important Questions About the Bible . . . Answered!, scholar-pastor Lee Martin McDonald offers a clear and informed guide to some of the most important but misunderstood questions about the Bible. Drawing on decades of both scholarship and pastoral wisdom, McDonald addresses the formation of the biblical canon, the transmission of its texts, and the nature of scriptural inspiration with both academic integrity and accessible insight. Whether you’re a student, pastor, or curious reader, this book provides trustworthy answers rooted in historical evidence and theological depth. A vital resource from a trusted voice.”
“For many years I have taught a class of ‘How We Got the Bible.’ Dr. Lee McDonald’s new book answers all the questions students typically ask about this process and more. McDonald is already the author of the most comprehensive book on the canonization of Scripture, The Biblical Canon: Its Origin, Transmission, and Authority. He takes a fair, thorough, moderate, and non-fundamentalist approach to this subject of interest to all readers who take the Bible seriously. The scholar and teacher will also find useful material here, clearly explained.”
“McDonald’s mind is amazingly energetic and brimming with challenging issues. The most important dimension of this valuable book is not any one question. It is the freedom and desire to approach our sacra scriptura with an unlimited barrage of questions. Dogmatic answers kill. Lively questions stimulate a living faith.”
“Lee McDonald translates a lifetime of meticulous study into this winsomely accessible book. He breaks down complex issues related to the centuries-long process of the formation of the canons of the Old and New Testaments into bite-size, question-and-answer, easily digestible pieces. It is as informative in teaching us the questions we may never have thought to have asked as it is in rich and reliable answers.”
“Who decided what goes in the Bible and why? Lee Martin McDonald, the foremost authority on the biblical canon, answers 100 such questions in this essential guide. Drawing on five decades of scholarship, McDonald distills a complex history into a clear question-and-answer format, making his profound knowledge accessible to any curious reader. For anyone asking serious questions about the Bible’s origins, this is the ideal starting point.”
“Anyone who likes the Bible will love this book! In this tour de force, providing a hundred answers to common and critical questions about the Bible, Lee McDonald—the world’s leading authority on how the Bible was composed and finalized in its various forms—explains how the Holy Writ was written, and also how to embrace its inspired and inspiring authority. With the addition of striking photo-images of ancient texts, this book stands alone as a state-of-the-art contribution on this important subject. A must-read, for sure!”
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