A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible

Frank Nelson Palmer organizes Bible study around a broad view of its books and the changing fortunes of the kingdom of God. Written for classes in churches, communities, academies and colleges, this teaching handbook uses outlines, questions and a chart of the sixty-six books to establish a foundation for closer reading. Its method asks students to find passages, record their answers and return to the material through correction and recitation.

The lessons make this practical approach visible. In the Psalms, students identify prayer, praise, confession and other kinds of expression, then support their choices with chapter and verse. Exercises on Psalm 139 include counting pronouns and explaining particular phrases. Teachers receive advice on notebooks, grading and adapting assignments to their classes. Readers interested in Christian education can examine both Palmer's overview of Scripture and the classroom habits he uses to turn reading into active study.