NCLA Review - Many people see the Bible as a disjointed collection of religious writing. Dr. Kalas shows how the books flow together in what he calls the “Grand Eternal Plot.” This does not mean the story’s action or characters are predetermined, but that God, like an architect, has a grand design which will someday be fully realized. As he shares little-known details of life in various biblical periods, and other background information, Kalas transforms steps of information bits into a ramp of contextual understanding. Readers gain a sense of how the various books are related and what purpose each serves. As befits the President of Asbury Theological Seminary, he draws from a deep reservoir of biblical knowledge. His writing style is enjoyable and contemporary, with occasional wry humor. I particularly like the scripture references which encourage the reader to open the Bible and see first hand what he is talking about. The book concludes with a study guide of good questions for class discussions or personal reflection. Rating: 4—DKW ( )