Reading the Bible Wisely
Richard S. Briggs · 2011
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About the book
What does it mean to take the Bible seriously? This introductory book explores how Scripture itself gives us the resources to read it wisely. First, it looks at the basic questions of reading in context -- historical, literary, and theological -- and understanding the significance of the two-testament structure of the Christian Bible. Then it considers how the Bible can itself contribute to shaping a wise doctrine of Scripture. Finally, it looks at some of the many hermeneutical perspectives that contribute to reading the Bible wisely. New to this revised edition are chapters addressing the significance of the Old Testament, the performative function of Scripture, and how reading Scripture actually helps form the reader. The aim throughout is to explore key questions critical to the task of reading the Bible generously, constructively, and in a comprehensible way, without oversimplifying core theological issues. - Back cover.
Book details
- Year
- 2011
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Wipf & Stock Publishers
- Editions
- 3
- Pages
- 166
- ISBN
- 9781498213691
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