Biblia comes from the Latin/Greek word for books - (reference:  Definition of Bible - Merriam-Webster's Student Dictionary ) from which we derive the series of sacred books, known as the Bible - (reference:  SOME IMPORTANT LATIN THEOLOGICAL TERMS )  

And from the root word for Bible comes the name of a new series -

* Biblia Files *

Volumes have been written about the Bible; there are countless biblical quotes in literature and writings; it has been a great influence in law and philosophy; it offers lessons applicable to all peoples in all areas of life.  In all, this book offers a deep well of inspiration for musings as well as a never ending well spring of wisdom.

What is it all about?

For starters, this video below gives a very abridged version of what the Bible is about - http://vimeo.com/36765988

As human nature has not changed nor have our predicaments, the stories in this collection of many books is more up-to-date than tomorrow's 24/7 news cycle.

Going deeper ...

Here is a marvelous resource - Thru the Bible at  ttb.org

Explore this site and you will find downloads for teachings through the entire Bible in a five year study as well as other resources.

And I expect this series to go on as long as I blog as our never ending story is to be continued into eternity ...

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Some related post:

Memorize this!  (2011)

Easter - The Sign of the Prophet Jonah  (2011)

The King James Bible: 1611 - 2011  (2011)

Anastasis (part 5) - Bible in the Oxyrhynchus garbage dump  (2012)

Timeless Truths (part 2) - Love  (2013)

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Photo from:  wikipedia.com - Family Bible