What Does the Bible Say About... - Thomas Nelson

This fully illustrated volume contains articles on nearly 500 topics that touch on modern life, identifying Bible verses or passages that have relevance to people today. The book catches the reader's attention with words and phrases--such as ecology or the bottom line--that are more associated with modern life than a 2,000-year-old book. Have you ever wondered: what does the Bible have to say about___? Now you fill in the blank. This Ultimate A to Z Resource applies biblical insight to hundreds of contemporary topics ranging from: Addiction Political infighting World hunger Birth control Freewill Dysfunctional families Prejudice and Natural disasters In this handy, portable index, you can easily locate any topic--from the broad (conflict resolution, anxiety, and companionship), to the very specific (contracts, debt, and pornography). Each entry contains a summary of the topic, theological/biblical considerations, and verse references to point you directly to the larger scriptural context. The Bible may be 2,000 years old, but it has relevant and wise words on just about any subject, ancient or modern--it is the Living Word of God, and this quick guide is one great way to familiarize yourself with its contents...one topic at a time. Also contains illustrations from Christian cartoonist Jonny Hawkins.