- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Zondervan Carr Books; 2nd edition edition (April 8 1993)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0310384915
- ISBN-13: 978-0310384915
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #265,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A guide to understanding the Bible in its literary dimensions with techniques for interpreting scripture while being faithful to the literary genres. A book written for the layman.
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The primary task of Bible study is to determine what the Scriptures meant at the time they were written and how that meaning applies to us today. This vital guide focuses on the historical contexts of the Bible and explains differences between the Old Testament narratives, the Epistles, Gospels, Parables, Psalms and more. It's a practical approach to Bible study -- one that makes good sense and is easy to understand. This new edition includes, among other changes, a new section on the Song of Songs and an updated list of recommended commentaries and resources.
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Every so often we meet someone who says with great feeling, "You don't have to interpret the Bible; just read it and do what it says." Read the first page
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Every so often we meet someone who says with great feeling, "You don't have to interpret the Bible; just read it and do what it says." Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's not enough to just read the Bible ... you need to learn how ...,
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This review is from: How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth 3rd Ed (Paperback)
Some people will get very upset with the title, because after all, for the true believer, all you need is the Bible itself, right?Well, no. For one thing the Bible itself tells you that you need the Holy Spirit to help understand, so there is that. But you also need to study to show yourself approved, meditate and approach it in a humble matter. The Bible was written over 2,000 years ago and in some portions even far longer. It is possible, just possible mind you, that there have been changes in language and culture that require some work on the reader's part to understand what is being said the same way a hearer of that message would have understood it in their day. That is where this book comes into play. This is both a good introductory text for the student who wants to enter into the realms of textual, historical, redactive, literary etc criticism. It is also written to be at the level of the average layman who wants to understand more for their own study and growth. Evangelical Christians often get very nervous about this type of book. They see much that has served to diminish the Bible over the years as coming from the "liberal" religious, academic camps as seeking to diminish what the Bible plainly says. As delicately as I can state it ...... Evangelicals need to get over it and enter the field themselves. If the Bible is true, it must be true enough to stand tough scrutiny. The opinion of this reviewer is that it does stand that scrutiny, but as a student of the Bible you must expect over time that your understanding will change and grow. That is called discipleship and growth. It's a good thing! This book, better than most, comes to the Bible and maintains an attitude of respect toward the text itself consistent with what Evangelicals believe with regard to inspiration while introducing the student or curious Christian as to how to study the Bible and get more out of it that you ever did before. Where great commentaries give you fish, this book teaches you how to fish and feed yourself intellectually and spiritually from the Bible. Don't be threatened by it. It is a good thing! This is very worthwhile book for those who see the Bible as spiritually unique and also helpful for the student who simply wants to know how to understand it better. 5 stars bart breen
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Read and re-read,
By Mrs. Will (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth 3rd Ed (Paperback)
I have read and re-read this book. I have used it over and over. It is awesome and terribly important to engrave the contents in your head otherwise you may miss the incredible things the Bible has to offer.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Seminary Students, Serious Bible Readers - Buy this book!,
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This review is from: How To Read The Bible For All Its Worth (Paperback)
I just read this book in my next-to-last term in seminary. I wish it had been assigned on the first day. It took years of seminary to learn one fourth of the contents in this book. Even after years of formal study and even more years of personal study and ministry, Fee and Stuart's book offered incredible insight into the all-important task of studying, understanding and interpreting scripture. And it's hardly just for those who undertake theological study, but for anyone who wants God's word to be more accessible. A must for all serious Bible readers.
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