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"....provides excellent historical background as well as the author's personal history, which enhances his message by providing a glimpse of how the Holy Scripture can really be used." Lee Carroll, author of "Indigo Children" and many "Kyron" books O’Dell makes a point to stress, though, that he didn’t write the book to convert anyone to his way of thinking. As he puts it, “I tried to be as honest as I could be, and so I designed [my] Website to give enough information where if someone does believe the Bible literally, sees my title, and gets excited, the website will explain enough that I’m not coming from that perspective. So, if that’s going to offend [you], don’t buy the book.” https://howthebiblebecamethebible.com/

"How the Bible became the Bible can put years of Bible study and Scripture reading suddenly into focus. It sharpens the big picture no matter how clear it seemed before…. The research and scholarship are excellent, yet it can be read as easily by those with little biblical knowledge as by those with [Bible study] experience." Karen Harvey, historian, published author

People from all backgrounds are finding this book a valuable tool in discovering their own experiential Faith in a world of world of political and spiritual confusion. "This highly readable book takes a conversational tone when, for instance, in Chapter 6 (The Time of Jesus), the author gently transitions us from the Old to the New Testament." New Age Retailer

If you are searching to find new meaning in the Bible; if you are searching for understanding of what the Bible is – and isn’t; If you want to understand how interpreting scripture literally may impede your personal spiritual growth; Then this book will open a door of insight for you. "I just forwarded to friends Balboa's Introduction to your 2nd Edition. Actually Don, I really think this 2nd Edition could not be more timely. I sincerely think there are more people receptive to opening their minds about their programming of religion or the Bible than ever before...." Pat W., (North Carolina) "I just forwarded to friends Balboa's Introduction to your 2nd Edition. Actually Don, I really think this 2nd Edition could not be more timely. I sincerely think there are more people receptive to opening their minds about their programming of religion or the Bible than ever before...." Pat W., (North Carolina) Learn more https://howthebiblebecamethebible.com/

"This book is of much value to the serious student of Holy Scripture. It will enable the reader to view the Holy Scriptures in the context in which the books were written and arranged." James J. DeFrancisco, PhD. Miltha Ministries, Mishawaka, Indiana At the heart of O’Dell’s book is a desire to reveal the “honest spirituality” contained in the Bible, rather that the religiosity that’s used as a tool by so many literalists. Buy the Book: https://howthebiblebecamethebible.com/