The Shiloh University “Reading the Bible” class gives the student the opportunity to read through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation with minimal focus on doctrine or detailed analysis. The primary text for this course is the Bible. However, Ryken’s Bible Handbook by Leland Ryken, Philip Ryken, and James Wilhoit provides background for each of the Bible books and give tips for reading. Ryken’s Handbook also adds an extra dimension to the course by highlighting the variety of literary genres used in the Scriptures.