For many, the Bible remains a collection of familiar stories and verses, but few can trace the thread that runs from Genesis to Revelation. Doug Kroeker's new book, A Walkthrough of the Bible, published by Writers of the West, aims to change that by presenting the entire biblical library as one unified story. Released on July 4, 2026, the 222-page volume is available in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover formats.
Kroeker, who has taught the Bible for most of his adult life, wrote the book to bridge a gap he observed. "I wrote this book because I came to realize that understanding the Bible is not always as easy as those of us who grew up in the church might assume," he said. "Not everyone has grown up in church. They were never taught the stories that we take for granted. When they hear a reference to the Exodus or Promised Land, they may have little idea where those events belong in the Bible or why they even matter."
The book is structured into eight chapters that move chronologically through the biblical eras: Creation, the Patriarchs, the Exodus, the Conquest, the Kingdom, the Exile, and the return. Kroeker also explains how the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament arrange the same material differently, and he highlights the complementary nature of the four Gospels. Rather than treating each of the sixty-six books as isolated, he shows how they form a cohesive narrative, with themes like sin, salvation, and the church's mission woven throughout.
Praise for the book has been strong. Sarah Davis, Lead Editor, noted, "Doug Kroeker takes a library of sixty-six books, forty-some authors, and fifteen centuries and does something few writers attempt and fewer pull off: he shows it's actually one story, with one grammar underneath it." Chad Malvo, Production Manager at Writers of the West, added, "What separates this from the usual 'Bible in a nutshell' title is its refusal to flatten the material."
This book matters because it addresses a growing need for biblical literacy in a world where even those familiar with the Bible may lack a big-picture understanding. By providing a map through the entire text, Kroeker offers a resource for both newcomers and seasoned readers. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.
Writers of the West, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a hybrid publishing company that has helped more than 2,500 authors bring their books to market. For more information, visit writersofthewest.net.
