The Visual Word: Illustrated Outlines of The New Testament Books

Product Description
The New Testament shouldn’t be complicated. So why are we often confused?
Every Christian wants to love the Bible. But let’s face it: we sometimes get lost in all the names, places, and doctrines that we find in its pages. Who wrote this epistle? Which book is about justification? Joy? Jesus? Aren’t they all about him? The New Testament contains complex ideas and multiple genres. Keeping it straight can be hard to do. Wouldn’t it be nice if somebody who understands the big picture would put it together for us in one place?
Biblical scholar and seminary professor Patrick Schreiner draws from his years of experience as a teacher to offer a simple and memorable way of understanding Scripture. And he doesn’t do it by throwing big words at you. The contours of the New Testament and its underlying structure are depicted in visual format along with Schreiner’s clear explanations. In The Visual Word, the Bible comes alive because you can see it pictured before your eyes. By taking a graphic approach, you’ll notice connections you’ve never seen before. Gain insights you’ve missed all these years. And discover an overall pattern that makes each separate piece fall perfectly into place.
Don’t settle for mere summaries of the New Testament. Let Schreiner’s concise words and crisp images work together to help you encounter the Living Word in a fresh way.
Review
Praise for The Visual Word
“The New Testament texts were produced with a high level of literary artistry, so it only makes sense that we use the arts to better understand them. This creative book is a wonderful visual exploration of the design and main themes of every New Testament book. Highly recommended!”–TIM MACKIE, Cofounder of BibleProject
“Patrick Schreiner has undertaken to give us something desperately needed among modern-day Bible readers: context. And he has done so in a way that is accessible and memorable. Useful for both those wanting to teach and those wanting to learn, here is a tool for grasping the “big picture” of each New Testament book using, of all things, pictures. May it aid many in having not just ears to hear the Word in context, but also eyes to see.”–JEN WILKIN, Author and Bible teacher
“I’ve always wished I had a brilliant Bible tutor sitting beside me when I study God’s Word. It’s so easy to misunderstand the layers of truth because of confusion around connecting themes, people, and understanding crucial verses. Now, with Patrick Schreiner’s new book, The Visual Word, we finally have that! It’s a one-stop shop that outlines the New Testament books with brilliant visual illustrations and imagery that gets us into the main storyline of the Scriptures in a fresh way. Any time you read the New Testament, this is the book you should keep right next to your Bible to serve as a guide as you work through God’s Word.”–LYSA TERKEURST, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
“As continual learners of the Scripture and teachers as well, this resource will be much used in our home. To see the Word of God come to life through illustrations helps us not only remember them but also teach them better. We believe that seeing the whole of the book is a game-changer in understanding the message, and this book helps the reader see the context and message in a clear way. We are so grateful for this resource in our personal studies!”–AARON AND JAMIE IVEY, Pastor at The Austin Stone Community Church; host of The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast; authors of Complement: The Surprising Beauty of Choosing Together Over Separate in Marriage
“As a plane ride above the horizon helps you appreciate the place you call home, some books help you appreciate the big picture of God's wisdom in Scripture. The Visual Word is one of those books. This fascinating work stirs the reader with wonder in God's Word in a fresh way by combining succinct summaries and striking graphics that are not only creative but clear,