Ah now you are starting to get it. This is the wonder of God’s Word. How such an "old dusty book” has such relevance in real time.
Have you ever noticed how the Bible tells the story warts and all? It is the most honest book on the face of the earth. Nothing is swept under the carpet.
God repeated the essential things in life in the Bible so we would "get it" in the end. Just look at the book of Judges.
Training is expensive. Books are expensive. Going to seminars is expensive. Being stupid is even more expensive!
The Pseudepigraphal books (false books claiming to be written by Apostles or those close to the action) arose after the passing of these witnesses.
Remember the Bible is the only book you can read with the author present each time you read it.
This is especially true when it comes to the Bible read the Bible, not books about the Bible.
God has no Phone but you can talk to him. He has no Facebook but He's still your friend, He doesn't do Twitter but you can still follow Him!
Join yourself with Jesus and you become part of a cause that will ultimately triumph. God has planned it to be so. I have read the end of the book and I know who wins, but I won't spoil the story for you.
The best place to keep your books isn't the library but between your ears.