A Layman's Guide to Interpreting the Bible
Author | : Walter A. Henrichsen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780891094371 |
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Author | : Walter A. Henrichsen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780891094371 |
Author | : C. Jack Trickler |
Publisher | : Cork Hill Press |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1594085129 |
"Bible" as used in the title of this book refers to the Bibles used by mainstream American Jews, Roman Catholics and Protestants. This book deals with the books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, including those of the Apocrypha.This is a study of the people who wrote the books of the Bible and of the historical, political and social settings in which they wrote and of the factors that caused the authors to write. The search for the authors and what motivated them to write takes the readers into the origins of the stories that make up a large part of the Bible.While many popular and scholarly books have been written about the authorship of specific books of the Bible, this is the only book that deals with all of the books of the Bbile is a single, concise volume. It is in laymen's language with footnotes suggesting where readers can find further information for expanded study.Where scholars have offered differing views of biblical matters that affect the determination of authorship, this book presents the various views - in laymen's language. Read, learn and enjoy!
Author | : Walter A. Henrichsen |
Publisher | : Zondervan |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2016-10-11 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0310535468 |
Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible combines into one volume the popular trilogy by Walter Henrichsen and Gayle Jackson: - A Layman's Guide to Studying the Bible - A Layman's Guide to Interpreting the Bible - A Layman's Guide to Applying the Bible This book will help students as well as ministers, young people and old alike, as they learn to study Scripture more easily and conveniently. The chapters on studying the Bible help the beginning or experienced Bible student mine God's Word for its riches through verse analysis, chapter analysis, the overview of a book, the study of a topic, and the study of Bible characters (including charts, diagrams, and other helpful illustrations). The unit on interpreting the Bible explains Bible interpretation based on grammar, history, and theology. The section on applying the Bible moves beyond study to life applications, enabling a person to - be motivated to make personal application - move beyond a "to do" list to an internal desire to obey - consider the risks involved in obeying - use specific application principles
Author | : George H. Guthrie |
Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0805464549 |
Guthrie presents a layperson's guide to understanding how to read the Bible in context so that its teachings are illuminated and can be fully applied to every facet of daily life.
Author | : David Jerome Draewell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1955 |
Genre | : Bible |
ISBN | : |
Author | : A. Berkeley Mickelsen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780830707959 |
Author | : Robert H. Stein |
Publisher | : Baker Books |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2011-06-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1441235558 |
In this accessible guide to interpreting the Bible, senior New Testament scholar Robert Stein helps readers identify various biblical genres, understand the meaning of biblical texts, and apply that meaning to contemporary life. This edition has been completely revised throughout to reflect Stein's current thinking and changes to the discipline over the past decade. Students of the Bible will find the book effective in group settings. Praise for the first edition "Stein's work is both a fine introduction to the task of biblical hermeneutics for the novice and an innovative refresher for the veteran teacher or pastor."--Faith & Mission
Author | : Kenneth Baker |
Publisher | : Ignatius Press |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 2012-12-04 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1681492636 |
This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own.
Author | : Wayne Grudem |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2012-05-31 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433531658 |
How do I get more out of my Bible reading? What was going on during the gap between the Old and New Testaments? How do all the books of the Bible fit together as a whole? This book answers these questions and puts clear, readable Bible study aids at your fingertips. It contains thirteen essays from some of today’s best evangelical scholars including C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Gordon Wenham, and Darrell Bock, and will help you to: See the big-picture storyline of the Bible Understand the theology of the Old and New Testaments Read the different sections of Scripture effectively Know what happened between the testaments In addition to essays on each genre of the Bible, the book addresses the general Greco-Roman world and specific Jewish groups at the time of the New Testament. To aid in putting Bible passages in context, it also includes timelines of the Old and New Testaments and intertestamental events. Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, this book will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture and your ability to apply the Bible to life.
Author | : D. Brent Sandy |
Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 1995-06-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433670690 |
A guide to the various kinds of literature in the Old Testament-narrative, history, law, oracles, and more-and how to interpret them. Contributors include Eugene Merrill, Walt Kaiser, and Tremper Longman, III.