Knowing Scripture - Softcover

Sproul, R C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 083083723X ISBN 13: 9780830837236

Verlag: IVP Books, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible.In this updated edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, "The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to study the Bible." He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, includingdiscovering the meanings of biblical wordsunderstanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parablesapproaching historical and didactic passagesbeing careful with predictive prophecydiscerning how culture conditions the Biblechoosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software and other helpsKnowing Scripture is a basic book for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: IVP Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 083083723X
• ISBN 13: 9780830837236
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 152
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