How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

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Get the most out of your Bible.

In clear, simple language, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible—their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today—so you can uncover the inexhaustible wealth of God's Word.

More than three quarters of a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This fourth edition features revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include:

  • Updated language for better readability.
  • Scripture references now appear only in brackets at the end of a sentence or paragraph for ease of reading.
  • A new authors' preface.
  • Redesigned and updated diagrams.
  • Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources.

Used all around the world, this Bible resource covers everything from how to choose a good translation to how to understand the different genres of biblical writing.

Understanding the Bible isn't just for the few, the gifted, and the scholarly. The Bible is meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from casual readers to seminary students. Even a few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life.

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Publisher
Zondervan Academic
Year
2014
ISBN
9780310517832
Edition
4
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Studies

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Abbreviations
  7. Abbreviations of Translations
  8. Preface to the Fourth Edition
  9. Preface to the Third Edition
  10. Preface to the First Edition
  11. 1. Introduction: The Need to Interpret
  12. 2. The Basic Tool: A Good Translation
  13. 3. The Epistles: Learning to Think Contextually
  14. 4. The Epistles: The Hermeneutical Questions
  15. 5. The Old Testament Narratives: Their Proper Use
  16. 6. Acts: The Question of Historical Precedent
  17. 7. The Gospels: One Story, Many Dimensions
  18. 8. The Parables: Do You Get the Point?
  19. 9. The Law(s): Covenant Stipulations for Israel
  20. 10. The Prophets: Enforcing the Covenant In Israel
  21. 11. The Psalms: Israel’s Prayers and Ours
  22. 12. Wisdom: Then and Now
  23. 13. Revelation: Images of Judgment and Hope
  24. Appendix: The Evaluation and Use of Commentaries
  25. Scripture Index
  26. Names Index