
- 304 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- Abbreviations of Translations
- Preface to the Fourth Edition
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- 1. Introduction: The Need to Interpret
- 2. The Basic Tool: A Good Translation
- 3. The Epistles: Learning to Think Contextually
- 4. The Epistles: The Hermeneutical Questions
- 5. The Old Testament Narratives: Their Proper Use
- 6. Acts: The Question of Historical Precedent
- 7. The Gospels: One Story, Many Dimensions
- 8. The Parables: Do You Get the Point?
- 9. The Law(s): Covenant Stipulations for Israel
- 10. The Prophets: Enforcing the Covenant In Israel
- 11. The Psalms: Israel’s Prayers and Ours
- 12. Wisdom: Then and Now
- 13. Revelation: Images of Judgment and Hope
- Appendix: The Evaluation and Use of Commentaries
- Scripture Index
- Names Index