The Bible was written for people to read, ponder, and understand.
The names sound strange to our ears, the geography is often unfamiliar, and we ask, ``Who was this person? Is he mentioned somewhere else in the Bible?`` ``When did this happen?`` ``Where did it happen?`` ``Is this a real city?`` Nelson\'s Foundational Bible Dictionary seeks.
Nevertheless, readers of the Bible are often left with questions.
The message of God\'s love for humans transcends time, culture, and language.
The Bible was written for people to read, ponder, and understand