Download or read book The AMG Concise Introduction to the Bible written by Howard Vos and published by Amg Concise. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people are vitally interested in answers to the big questions of life. Where did we come from? Why are we here? What makes us tick or what is the nature of humankind? How did we get in the predicament we are in? What is our future? We avidly read all kinds of literature on human beginnings, human psychological makeup, the present state of human affairs, and human destiny. We consider any literature that deals with these questions relevant and timely. Preeminent among all literature about the big questions of life is the Holy Bible. Not only does it report human opinions, but also it gives divine insights into all the issues of life. Thus, it gives perspectives and answers available nowhere else. Viewed from this standpoint, the Bible is not some book out of the musty past that has only antiquarian interests for a few with a nostalgic bent; but it has a vital, contemporary relevance. Dr. Vos brings the Bible to life, not only as he recounts the events of biblical history, but also as he makes it relevant for the readers of the twenty-first century. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Amg Concise Survey of the Bible written by Harry Adams and published by AMG Publishers. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The AMG Concise Survey of the Bible helps readers feel more comfortable with the Bible by providing a concise survey written on a high school level in a format that is easy to grasp. The convenient introduction and survey of every book in the Bible can be quickly digested and used repeatedly as a quick-reference guide.
Download or read book The AMG Concise Bible Survey written by Harry Adams and published by AMG Publishers. This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Multitudes of Bible-loving people desire to understand the Bible better, but find themselves lost in its pages. The AMG Concise Bible Survey helps the reader feel more comfortable with the Bible by providing a concise survey written at a high school level in a format that is easy to grasp. This convenient introduction and survey of every book in the Bible can be quickly digested and used repeatedly as a quick-reference guide."
Download or read book A General Introduction to the Bible written by Norman L. Geisler and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated version of the popular original, it satisfies the exacting demands placed on any good Bible introduction: Excellent scholarship and clear writing.
Download or read book A Complete Introduction to the Bible written by Christopher Gilbert and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Complete Introduction to the Bible is an ideal resource for personal study, as a classroom text, or for use with Bible study groups. Accompanying charts, graphs, maps, and online study-discussion questions for each chapter complement this presentation."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Getting to Know the Bible written by Kevin L. Moore and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bible Study written by Jon Nielson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new version of Kathleen Nielsons acclaimed book that addresses high school students with the aim of encouraging and equipping them to engage in effective study of the Bible. The most crucial way we can prepare young people for the challenges that lie ahead is to arm them well with the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. This book lays the foundation: it explains what the Bible is, and what that means for how we should study it. Five fundamental truths are clearly presented: the Bible is God speaking; powerful; understandable; literary; one whole story. From each of these truths come practical implications for why and how we study the Bible along with concrete examples and study questions that lead students in personal application. The goal is for high school students to grow not just in a particular method but in a whole understanding of Gods Word and how to let that Word speak effectively into our lives.
Download or read book Introduction to the Bible written by John Haralson Hayes and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduces the reader to both the content of the Bible and to the life, faith, and history of ancient Israel, early Judaism, and early Christianity." -- Back cover.
Download or read book The Concise A to Z Guide to Finding It in the Bible written by and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative and easy-to-understand reference tool offers an "at your fingertips" guide to key Scripture references, Bible stories, and verses that relate to topics like •anger •controversy •employment •going "green" •happiness •leadership •money •relaxation •sex •worship The Concise A to Z Guide to Finding It in the Bible provides a quick and entertaining read for people interested in what the Bible has to say about a wide range of topics.
Download or read book Introduction to the Bible written by Stephen J. Binz and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-04-18 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open the Bible with newcomers and experienced students alike. Both will find much to learn and explore in this helpful introductory study. Stephen Binz offers clear, practical explanations that will make the Bible more familiar, giving readers a sense of the Bible’s structure, a better understanding of its various themes and writing styles, and insight into how to interpret the Bible within the Catholic tradition. This study also provides direction in how to choose a Bible, how to navigate its contents, and how to get the most out of Bible study. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online lectures are included. 6 lessons.
Download or read book Introduction to the Bible written by Gregory W. Dawes and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When we first pick it up and open it, the Bible can seem confusing and perhaps even frightening. Here is this bulky book, made up of seventy-three sections with unfamiliar titles such as Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, Colossians, and Corinthians, with numbers in front of almost every sentence, rarely any pictures, and perhaps a few maps of ancient areas such as Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Judah. Since the Bible looks like a book, we may start to read it as we would any other book, hoping to move from cover to cover. Then we begin to wonder, Who wrote this? When was it written? What kind of writing is this: History? Science? Biography? Fiction? What am I supposed to get out of it? As (or if) we keep reading the Bible page by page, section by section, we soon realize that this is no ordinary run-of-the-bookshelf volume. Without a guide the Bible is likely to remain the book most often purchased but not very often read and even less often understood. To rescue Bible readers and students from turning their initial enthusiasm into boredom, Gregory Dawes gives us this Introduction to the Bible, the indispensable prologue to the entire series of the New Collegeville Bible Commentary. Dividing the contents into two parts, the author first describes how the Old and New Testaments came to be put together, and then explores how their stories have been interpreted over the centuries. In the words of Dawes, this very broad overview of a very complex history offers the general reader a helpful framework within which to begin to understand the Bible. The author writes clearly, frequently seasoning his explanations with crisp examples. This book anchors individual and group Bible study on the solid foundation of basic biblical vocabulary and concepts. Gregory W. Dawes is senior lecturer in both religious studies and philosophy at the University of Otago (New Zealand). He undertook graduate study at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, where he completed the Licentiate degree, before receiving a PhD from the University of Otago in 1995. He has written several books, the most recent being The Historical Jesus Question: The Challenge of History to Religious Authority (Westminster John Knox, 2001). He is currently researching Christian responses to the work of Charles Darwin.
Download or read book Concise Church History written by John Hunt and published by Amg Concise. This book was released on 2007-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each chapter begins with a list of the dates of important events in that period, followed by an introduction to the period. Then the pivotal events of the period are mentioned, and an overview discusses these events and their impact on the Church. Biographical sketches introduce the key people of the period, while extracts from Christian writings of the time, on topics ranging from doctrines and descriptions of historical events to devotional and Bible studies, offer a deeper understanding of the issues and struggles of real people just like us. Each chapter ends with a discussion of important translations of the Bible.
Download or read book An Introduction to the Bible written by Robert Kugler and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2009-07-08 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many current Bible intro volumes focus more on theories about the biblical text than on the text itself. They lack the simplicity that has become increasingly crucial as basic biblical literacy has declined. Robert Kugler and Patrick Hartin seek to remedy that problem by turning readers back to the text at hand. Their Introduction to the Bible surveys the content of all the biblical books, section by section, focusing on the Bible s theological themes.
Download or read book Smart Guide to the Bible written by Larry Richards and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2006-11-12 with total page 1063 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Smart Guide to the Bible is an easy-to-understand Bible guide that takes you through all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments to help you see both the big picture and the Divine details of the Bible. In his practical and user-friendly style, Larry Richards uncomplicates the process of hearing the Divine voice, giving you knowledge, confidence, and clarification about God's words to you. Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these: cross-references to other Scriptures brief commentaries from experts points to ponder the big picture of how passages fit with the entire Bible practical tips for applying biblical truths to life simple definitions of key words and concepts interesting maps, charts, and illustrations wrap-ups of each biblical passage study questions Whether you're new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you'll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible goes beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God' word.
Download or read book An Introduction to the Bible written by Clyde E. Fant and published by . This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a comprehensive and definitive introduction to the literature, cultures, and theologies of the early Jewish and Christian traditions. Designed to be read with selected passages from the Bible and the Apocrypha, An Introduction to the Bible offers essential information to students with little or no experience in the academic study of religion. It will help students gain a solid background for future work in biblical studies. The revised edition includes information regarding new directions in biblical studies, a revised bibliography, and a subject index - as well as maps, charts and photographs. "This volume is pedagogically self-aware. Here speak teachers who live close to the teaching environment. The narrative account of a great deal of material is patient, attentive to detail, willing to pause to provide small instructional clues, all the time keeping the big picture in focus. This second edition of the book attests both to the vitality of its authors and to the positive reception the book has already enjoyed. Given the large cultural crisis upon us, such instruction in a context that reaches beyond 'the choir' is welcome and enormously important. Clear, well organized, up to date, and reflective of reliable scholarly consensus. Most important, I suspect, is the likelihood that its student-users will sign up for more scripture study....[The book] will help students generate not only a beginning with the Bible, but a long-term interest." --Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. "As most instructors of introductory survey courses in biblical studies will attest, finding a suitable textbook can be quite a challenge. The revised edition of An Introduction to the Bible marks a strong contribution to the field. It is a well-structured, clearly written textbook. The authors incorporate many of the newest discussions regarding the formation and subsequent understandings of both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. Students using this book will be exposed to the rich content of ancient Near Eastern studies. They will also find themselves challenged to read these classical texts using some of the most recent hermeneutic arguments in circulation....An Introduction to the Bible provides an excellent entry point for a critical approach to the sacred texts of Judaism and Christianity."---C. Shaun Longstreet, Texas A&M University, excerpted from the Review of Biblical Literature, August 2003.
Download or read book Exploring the Scriptures An Overview of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation written by John Phillips and published by Kregel Publications. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A panoramic, foundational view of God's Word Effective Bible study begins with a clear understanding of the Bible as an inspired whole instead of sixty-six disjointed books. Exploring the Scriptures gives the serious student a panoramic view of God's Word that provides a firm foundation for more detailed study of books, passages, and themes of the Bible. Each book of Scripture is presented through a brief introduction, a concise outline, and a comprehensive summary of the book's content. Also included are special chapters dealing with the major divisions of Scripture and thirty-five maps and charts to help with visualization of important Bible content. This series has features that will make it a favorite of Bible students: - detailed alliterative outline - notes about the authorship - straightforward interpretation of the text; and - practical application
Download or read book A General Introduction to the Bible written by Norman L. Geisler and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
