Context: How to Understand the Bible (New Edition) (Bible Savvy Series)

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Synopsis
How do we understand a book as complex as the Bible? History, laws, poetry, prophecy, apocalypse, letters... and all of it written thousands of years ago!The answer is context.In this uncomplicated, clarifying book, Pastor Jim Nicodem explains how to accurately interpret a Bible passage by unpacking its various contexts. Start with its historical setting: author, recipient, date, and purposeThen determine its literary genre: law, narrative, prophecy, poetry, gospel, or epistle. Finally, identify the key theological issues. Sound difficult? Not once you employ the simple study tools the book includes.Perfect for everyone, from first-time Bible readers to Bible study leaders, Context is a wonderful tool to help with basic Bible reading or more in-depth study.
Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
160 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780802484079
Related ISBNs:
9780802406354
Publisher:
Moody Publishers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
James L. Nicodem
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
D. A. Carson

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