What Is the Bible?
Written with warmth and wonder, What Is the Bible? introduces children to Scripture not as a rulebook or historical artifact, but as a library of divine encounters and human stories that reveal who God is and how we belong. The book is the posthumous vision of Rachel Held Evans—one of the most influential progressive Christian voices of her generation—and was lovingly completed by her friend and fellow author, Matthew Paul Turner.
Through playful illustrations and lyrical prose, this book answers big questions with theological depth and childlike joy. Children learn that the Bible is full of people just like them—curious, flawed, brave, and loved. It doesn’t simplify the Bible’s complexities but honors them, offering a view of Scripture as something dynamic and alive.
This is a resource not only for children but also for caregivers, churches, and educators who want to introduce the Bible in a way that fosters wonder, belonging, and a lifelong love of the sacred text.
How You Might Use this Resource
Besides the obvious uses, this Bible could be used as children’s time material for Sunday mornings, or as a gift for families during baby baptism.