America Tonight features the interview of Dr. Peter J. Bylsma, the author of “The Simplified Short Bible,” with Kate Delaney
The prestigious radio show “America Tonight” is broadcast on numerous stations in the US and has over 2.9 million listeners. The program combines entertainment with education and information. Experienced broadcaster Kate Delaney serves as the host.
Kate Delaney is an award-winning national media personality who has interviewed over 16,000 people in her twenty-year radio and television career. She won a Television Emmy for her special report on the AIDS pandemic in New Mexico, as well as multiple Golden Mics for a series on immigration.
Dr. Peter J. Bylsma (Pete) spent ten years working in various Christian organizations, then worked for 30 years in public service positions at the international, federal, state, and local levels. He got a master’s degree in public administration and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from the University of Washington (Seattle), in addition to a magna cum laude BA in psychology from Wheaton College (IL). He has lived in seven states as well as in the Netherlands, Korea, Malaysia, and Germany. He now resides in Washington State’s Puget Sound region.
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 not organized in chronological order.
After author, Dr. Peter Bylsma published “The Short Bible: A Chronological Summary of the Old and New Testaments,” it became clear that a shorter version was needed that used simple language. This shorter, simplified version was written for those who are at least 10 years old and those with limited time. It summarizes all 66 books of the Old and New Testament in 24 short, easy-to-read chapters and captures the Bible’s epic stories, characters, and main ideas. It is structured like a modern book and includes a pronunciation guide as well as historical and geographical facts to help clarify the context of the events. In addition to that, his book is available in different versions, such as a student version, a longer version, and even in different languages.
“The Short Bible: A Chronological Summary of the Old and New Testaments” 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.
Listen to the full interview below to understand the book’s message and purpose as the author explains them: