Reading the Bible Wisely
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Book Overview
What does it mean to read the Bible wisely? Richard Briggs reexamines some familiar questions about how to interpret the Bible with the goal of answering this question. After exploring issues of biblical interpretation in three particular contexts - historical, literary and theological - he considers specific doctrines about the Bible: its clarity, its inspiration and its authority, and asks what it means in practice to read the Bible as an inspired or as an authoritative text. The reader is helped throughout by a thorough examination of particular passages. Written with warmth and a light touch, Reading the Bible Wisely focuses on wisdom and spirituality rather than technique, while recognizing that the gift of eyes to see is a gift that only God can give. Book jacket.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0801026547
ISBN13:9780801026546
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Baker Academic
Length:128 Pages
Weight:2.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
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Great even for those familiar with Scripture
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Many people, when making resolutions decide Bible reading would be a good one. Some even set goals, such as reading the Bible in a year, ninety days, or even two weeks. When facing it however, that great book can often be frankly intimidating, some versions more than others. The language and history are often alien to the modern reader, and the whole task become daunting in a fairly short time.***** The author has recognized this dilema and in this short volume attempts to give the reader of any level a short course in hermaneutics, the art and science of Biblical interpretation. Though he gives an overview of the whole book, he focuses primarily on the books of James, Romans, Luke, and Revelation. With sharp insight and humor, Mr. Briggs helps even those familiar with Scripture become more so.
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