M. The . Foundation Alexandra Me, 2005. — 422 s. The book is an anthology of biblical texts compiled by the famous theologian, Orthodox priest Alexander Mene .. The sequence of texts corresponds to the chronology of the story of Salvation. The book consists of three parts .. All biblical texts are provided with a brief scientific commentary. The introductory section describes the history of the creation of the Bible and its impact on world culture. The book is accompanied by a brief bibliography, a diagram of biblical sources, chronological tables of the history of the Ancient East and maps. Designed for the widest range of readers interested in the world of the Bible.