The Bible is considered the most profound collection of documents in all of history, and its messages and stories are still referenced today in the secular world. But it's long, complicated, hard to understand, and is not organized in chronological order. This Catholic edition of The Short Bible is structured like a modern book and is written for those with limited time. It summarizes all 73 books of the Catholic Bible in 26 short chapters and captures the main stories, characters, and ideas. The book provides historical and geographical facts to help clarify the context of the events as well as other helpful information in the appendices (i.e., glossary of key terms, maps, pronunciation guide, list of scripture verses cited). The Short Bible is appropriate for those who are already familiar with the Bible but want a fresh look at its messages. Busy people who want to understand the stories and messages of the most read book of all time will also find it to be a thought-provoking read.