New to the Bible? START HERE, a free PDF resource, can help! It's a quick and surprisingly comprehensive introduction to the Bible, with just enough information for you to begin encountering the Bible’s life-changing message for yourself

There are four editions available for download. Inside of each you'll find:

• INSIDE THE BIBLE: an overview chart of the books that make up the Bible
• WHAT’S IN THE BIBLE: a brief summary of every book in the Bible
• HOW TO READ THE BIBLE: simple suggestions on how to read the Bible and keep notes on the many lessons you’ll learn
• READINGS FOR SPECIAL DAYS: passages you may want to read on special days such as Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, and even your own birthday
• FAMOUS PASSAGES OF THE BIBLE: find those famous Bible stories you’ve heard—or heard about—time and again, but may never have read for yourself
• FINDING HELP IN THE BIBLE: find passages that can help you when you’re facing a difficult problem, experiencing troublesome feelings, or wanting to support others
• WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT GOD’S FORGIVENESS: learn how much God loves each one of us and what he has done to put us right with himself 

You can also download editions with a Bible reading plan.

• READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR: a paced reading plan to guide you through the entire Bible in exactly one year

If you want an introduction to the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha, books included in many Bibles (especially Catholic and Orthodox Bibles), get one of those editions. Download your resource from one of the links here: