helping you see the big picture of the biBle
The Bible can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. The creators of The 30-Minute Bible are here to simplify the story, make it meaningful, and show how it connects to your life today.
meet the authors, the artist, and our foundational beliefs.
THE AUTHORS
Craig G. Bartholomew
Rev. Dr. Craig G. Bartholomew serves as Director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, UK. He is a celebrated theologian and author known for his extensive work in biblical studies and philosophy.
Bartholomew is also an ordained Anglican priest with a passion and gift for bringing his vast biblical knowledge to a level the ordinary Christian can understand.
His acclaimed publications, including The Drama of Scripture and Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics, have influenced students and scholars alike. Craig's current focus is a monumental multi-volume project, "The Old Testament and the Question of God," which seeks to explore the intricate narratives of the Old Testament and their relevance to contemporary questions about faith, existence, and the divine.
Paige P. Vanosky
Paige Peacock Vanosky brings a deeply personal and communal approach to biblical teaching, influenced by her formative years under the mentorship of Dr. Buckner Fanning at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio.
Her foundational principle - drawing circles instead of lines - has shaped her ministry and led to the creation of a Bible study that embraces diverse religious perspectives. This study laid the groundwork for The 30-Minute Bible, designed to provide an objective and approachable exploration of the Bible's narratives, making the text accessible to seekers and believers from all walks of life.
THE ARTIST
BR. MARTIN ERSPAMER, O.S.B.
Brother Martin Erspamer, a Benedictine monk at St. Meinrad Archabbey since 2005, is renowned for his liturgical art, spanning painting, illustration, ceramics, and stained glass. A graduate with an MFA from Boston University, Brother Martin has transformed over fifty worship spaces with his art, including his notable stained glass designs and sacred themed illustrations. His artwork, which has graced many OCP missal covers and includes contributions to The Roman Missal, Third Edition, reflects the Benedictine motto—"that in all things may God be glorified."
Inquiries regarding Br. Martin’s artwork made here: https://www.saintmeinrad.org. His artwork is available through various websites.
the foundational faith of
the book and related materials
the essential tenants of faith
Recognizing the diverse denominational backgrounds of readers engaging with The 30-Minute Bible and its discussion guide, we have intentionally set aside denominational differences. Instead, we have chosen the Apostles’ Creed as the foundational basis for the book and all related materials.
We also acknowledge that faith is a journey. Everyone comes to faith at their own pace, often focusing on different aspects of belief at various points in life. Even faith as small as a mustard seed is enough for God to work in our lives. He meets us where we are, using that small seed of faith to grow a strong foundation for the life He intended us to live—a life full of meaning and purpose.
With this understanding, we have used the Apostles’ Creed as the unifying foundation for presenting the biblical story in our materials.
The Apostles’ Creed
“I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; The Holy catholic Church, the Communion of Saints; The Forgiveness of sins; The Resurrection of the body, And the Life everlasting. Amen"