"The Bible is the timeless word of God that comes to us through the cultural structures of a specific people, the people of Israel. In spite of the number of books that it comprises, the Bible is, in the end, one book that contains one history and is credited to one principal Author." "In this book, Sofia Cavalletti offers the reader a key to the reading of the Bible, following the "golden thread" of the history of salvation from the creation of the world to its final destiny in Christ, the Parousia. This book is written first of all for catechists, to help them understand the story of salvation, which is their special charge to hand on in faith to those who come to learn from them. Individuals and groups studying the Bible, and anyone interested in understanding the biblical foundations of Christianity, will also find this book immensely valuable. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.