The Continuum of Life: A Biblical History BC to AD shows how the stories and teachings from scripture remain relevant in the twenty-first century.
To build a better appreciation of how to use the Bible in the modern world, this guide offers many examples in an easy-to-understand format. Author Esther George illuminates the formative role that the Bible has in many of the daily aspects of our lives-for both Christians and non-Christians alike.
George explores how many of the events, stories, characters, and principles in the Bible have influenced countless traditions, cultures, inventions, and innovations-shaping and transforming society in surprising ways. Prominent themes include religion, culture, tradition, the economy, government, war, court systems, health and hygiene, housing and construction, common behaviors, and learning styles. These dynamic models have applications both for individuals and larger communities.
Use The Continuum of Life: A Biblical History BC to AD as a dictionary of truth, recollections, facts, connections, and continuity in life-connecting biblical times to the present day. When past and present align, the future is yours to discover.
About the Author: Esther George, a lead auditor and training and development professional specializing in quality management, holds an MBA from South Bank University.
George has been working in the public sector for the past twenty-four years and was awarded the Chief Officers Award and Medallion from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for her contributions to the 2012 Olympics.
A Christian for twenty years, George uses the Bible daily to guide her faith. She also takes a great interest in studying about the other aspects of the Bible, the role it continues to play in the development of civilization worldwide, and its impact on areas such as politics, war, other religions, feminism, and medicine. This is the aspect she wants to share with readers.
She's currently studying Biblical Hebrew at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
A grandmother with three children, George lives in the United Kingdom.