The Bible is one of the most famous books. It is one thing to have it at home and another to read it. That is why two experts in theology and virtual graphics have created the book “Bible Portico,” a prelude to the reading of the sacred text.
"It is a book that is an invitation to read the Bible," said co-author Father Jesús Gil. "What is the problem? Many people are afraid of the Bible, so this book gives historical context, geographical context, and also a small synthesis of each book of the Bible."
The summaries of the books of the Bible are accompanied by graphics, which contextualize the time and geography of the historical events. The book is free and can be downloaded in several languages, including English.
"A very interesting thing about the book is that it connects different levels of reading," said Dr. Joseángel Domínguez, co-author. "It has a very clear way of helping the reader approach the Bible and finally connects some dots and places them geographically and chronologically if they didn't have context. But also, it is very well organized for experts who want to remember or review specific points."
The book was presented in Rome and has been promoted by the Saxum International Foundation, an institution that promotes a deeper and historical knowledge of the holy sites in Jerusalem.