- Description
Description
Approaching the Bible for the first time can be intimidating. At sixty-six books, nearly 800,000 words, and numerous kings, prophets, and deliverers, as well as priests and apostles, where should you begin? In what order should you read it? Why are there narratives here and over there, but other things mixed between? And is there an alternative to reading the Bible from Genesis to Revelation? In A Reader's Guide to the Bible John Goldingay places the biblical books in their times and settings, and then lays out a memorable pattern for understanding the Bible. Three categories of biblical books--story, word, and response--form three doors into the cathedral that is the Bible: the story of God and his people, the word of God to his people, and the people's response to God. Whether you are a person of Christian faith or other faith, or no faith at all, here is a reliable guide to exploring the Bible. Written by a highly accomplished biblical scholar, A Reader's Guide to the Bible joins a clear and direct style with a maestro's touch.
Author: John Goldingay
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 11/14/2017
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780830851744
ISBN10: 0830851747
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | General
- Religion | Biblical Studies | Bible Study Guides
