Download or read book The Bible written by R.P. Nettelhorst and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for use alongside the Bible, this book is a navigational tool for the modern reader. Sections are colour coded by theme for easy cross-referencing. This provides the reader with an instant frame of knowledge - through which they can explore over-arching themes, the 100s of chapters and the sacred patterns with confidence.
Download or read book A Reader s Guide to the Bible written by John Goldingay and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approaching the Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Where should you begin? John Goldingay’s reliable and clear guide to exploring the Bible places the biblical books in their times and settings, and then lays out a memorable pattern for understanding the Bible as the story of God and his people, the word of God to his people, and the people’s response to God.
Download or read book Reader s Guide to the Bible written by George H. Guthrie and published by Lifeway Church Resources. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidance for walking day-by-day through the Bible.
Download or read book The Bible a Reader s Guide written by Henry Wansbrough and published by . This book was released on 2025-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for use alongside the Bible, this beautifully designed hardcover book is a navigational tool for the modern reader. In The Bible A Reader's Guide, both Old and New Testaments are broken down into easy to manage sections, each one containing a narrative summary, key quotations, and a helpful commentary to further understanding. Sections are color coded by theme for easy cross referencing. This provides the reader with an instant frame of knowledge through which they can explore over arching themes, the hundreds of chapters and the sacred patterns with confidence. An excellent resource for sermon writing and private contemplation, this book strips down ancient texts for accessibility. So whether you want to trace ideas of worship or quietly reflect on passages concerning forgiveness, this comprehensive guide is the perfect companion to all versions of the Bible.
Download or read book A Woman s Guide to Reading the Bible in a Year written by Diane Stortz and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Unique, Relational Way for Women to Read the Bible in a Year Many women feel overwhelmed at the thought of reading the Bible in a year. Diane Stortz found that it is not only possible but life-changing. Her journey from initial reluctance to excitement about reading the Bible will inspire readers to try it for themselves. Part of a women's group that read through the Bible each year for ten years, the author discovered the value of reading the Bible to get to know God better rather than viewing it only as a book to study. This guide will give women tools to read and discuss the Bible together, drawing them closer to God and each other. Includes a week-by-week reading plan, discussion guide, lists of what to look for, and motivational quotes.
Download or read book The Literary Guide to the Bible written by Robert Alter and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1990-09 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover the incomparable literary richness and strength of a book that all of us live with an many of us live by. An international team of renowned scholars, assembled by two leading literary critics, offers a book-by-book guide through the Old and New Testaments as well as general essays on the Bible as a whole, providing an enticing reintroduction to a work that has shaped our language and thought for thousands of years.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Complete Guide to the Bible written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificently illustrated volume sheds light on the specific events, the huge cast of characters, and the great themes of the Bible. 400 color illustrations & photos. 25 maps & charts.
Download or read book A Compact Guide to the Whole Bible written by Robert W. Wall and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compact, one-semester introduction to the Bible prepares students to begin reading the biblical text as Christian Scripture, focusing on the meaning of Scripture for the church. The editors and contributors--experienced teachers with expertise in different parts of the Bible--orient students to the whole of Scripture so that they may read the biblical text for themselves. The book first explains what Christians believe about Scripture and gives a bird's-eye survey of the whole biblical story. Chapters then introduce the story, arrangement, style, and key ideas of each division of the Old and New Testament, helping readers see how the books of the Bible make a coherent whole.
Download or read book Men and Women of the Bible written by Nancy M. Tischler and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2002-12-30 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illuminates the story, historical context, archeological evidence, and cultural impact of more than 100 significant biblical figures.
Download or read book Inside The Bible written by Kenneth Baker and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own.
Download or read book The Bible Guide written by Andrew Knowles and published by Augsburg Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ilustrated companion guide to the Bible provides insight, time lines, chapter outlines, and context, staying close to the text and offering running commentaries and descriptions.
Download or read book Bible Reader s Companion written by Larry Richards and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2002 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you were to read through the Bible in a year with The Bible Reader's Companion at your side, you'd have a whole new and exciting grasp of the Word of God and you'd have truth to live by each day.--Kay Arthur,
Download or read book Reading the Bible Around the World written by Federico Alfredo Roth and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who we are shapes how we read. Guided by an expert team of crosscultural scholars, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the influence of their own social location, building up self-awareness, other-awareness, and true dialogue in the process. Grow in your biblical wisdom as you read Scripture alongside the global Christian community.
Download or read book The Bible Recap written by Tara-Leigh Cobble and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times. Understanding it well seems to require reading it thoroughly (and even repeatedly), but who wants to read something they don't understand? If you've ever wanted to read through the Bible or even just wanted to want to read it, The Bible Recap is here to help. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, these recaps explain and connect the story of Scripture, section by section. Soon you'll see yourself as a child of God who knows and loves His Word in the ways you've always hoped for. You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. Just start reading this book alongside your Bible and see what God has to say about Himself in the story He's telling. "Tara-Leigh gets me excited to read the Bible. Period. I have found a trusted guide to walk me into deeper understanding of the Scriptures."--MICHAEL DEAN MCDONALD, the Bible Project
Download or read book Reader s Digest Atlas of the Bible written by Harry Thomas Frank and published by Pleasantville, N.Y. : Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 1981 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narrative, maps, photos, and other illustrations place Bible stories in a historical-geographic framework. Includes a gazetteer of around 900 biblical place names.
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Reading the Bible written by Craig R. Koester and published by HSRC Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us would like to know more about the Bible, but don't know where to begin. A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Bible is a concise introduction that assumes no previous acquaintance with Scripture. The author provides an overview of the content of the Bible, a look at the kinds of literature it contains, describes how the Old and New Testaments were formed, discusses some commonly used English translations, and lists resources that can be helpful to beginning readers.
Download or read book Ken s Guide to the Bible written by Ken Smith and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's guide to the Bible with a focus on sex, gore and lunacy.
