Introducing the Bible 25th Anniversary Edition
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William Barclay testifies to the Bible's unique value as an inspired book and gives clear advice on the best way to read it. He tells how the biblical writings came into being and finally gained acceptance as Scripture. And he explains the significance and the status of the Apocrypha. Most important of all, William Barclay presents the Bible as a book to be read and enjoyed today - a light in the darkness of a world that has lost its way. Barclay's original text has been edited and revised by Professor John W. Rogerson, who has also written a new introduction. Rogerson is the head of the Department of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield and an authority on the Old Testament. This is a required text for "Lay Speakers Lead Bible Study: Advanced Course." (Abingdon Press, 1997) Table of Contents: Foreward by Ronnie Barclay Prayers for Bible Study Introduction by John Rogerson The Making of the Old Testament The Making of the New Testament The Apocrypha How to Study the Bible The Inspired Book Aids to Reading Maps Index 189 pages
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0687365902
ISBN13:9780687365906
Release Date:May 1997
Publisher:Abingdon Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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A new way of looking at the Bible
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Enjoyable also educational. This book answers some of my questions about the bible. It gives me a broader outlook on religion. Purchased some to give to my friends.
Exellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book was recommended by a bible study teacher of many years. I'm finding it very informative and enjoyable to read. The writing style and content is excellent; good for use in class or individual study. It is very detailed and enlightening: it covers the Old and New Testaments, Apocrypha, maps, and "approaches" and "aids" to bible study. I believe it can be read again over time to continually improve one's understanding and appreciation of the bible.
Barclay -- Clear and Concise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I teach an adult Sunday School class based on discussing scripture. We read a variety of writings in the Bible, and this year we focus on Psalms. Even though I've taken a number of Bible courses, William Barclay's "Introducing the Bible" has become an invaluable aid in my class preparation and thinking. Barclay is clear, direct, and easy to read and understand. His work is especially helpful in tackling Revelation. I think the book would be helpful to anyone who sits down to read the Bible with the intent to understand it.
Must-Read to Understand Today's Christian Scholarship
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This little book is mandatory reading because Barclay is widely cited and hailed as "one of the world's great biblical scholars". His book concisely reflects the sad shape of Christianity and its scholarship today. Barclay states that "For a variety of reasons, it is not possible to hold... that the Bible is literally and, as it were physically, the word of God". He neatly skewers the majority of Christians who hold to weak notions of the inspiration of the Bible. No mid-Acts dispensationalist is surprised that "early sermons do not connect the death of Jesus with the forgiveness of sins", but Barclay obtusely notes his own surprise and marches onward. Barclay's little book is easy-to-read, clearly states his philosophy, and spares the reader his more ponderous other books.
I like the good ways that this book points out specifics!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
THis book is very good at poiting out the most important parts of being a christian that are in the bible. I like this book, even though I am reading it for my bible class here at college. Great book!
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