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Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible’s truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and truth of that passage. How to Read the Bible as Literature takes you through the various literary forms used by the biblical authors. This book will help you read the Bible with renewed appreciation and excitement and gain a more profound grasp of its truths. Designed for maximum clarity and usefulness, How to Read the Bible as Literature includes * sidebar captions to enhance organization * wide margins ideal for note taking * suggestions for further reading * appendix: “The Allegorical Nature of the Parables” * indexes of persons and subjects
ASIN : 0310390214
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Publication date : January 3, 1985
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780310390213
ISBN-13 : 978-0310390213
Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
Reading age : 1 year and up
Dimensions : 5.32 x 0.55 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #284,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #281 in Christian Bible Handbooks (Books) #582 in Christian Bible History & Culture (Books) #1,438 in Christian Bible Criticism & Interpretation
Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (259) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
Customers find the book brings out the richness of the Bible, with one noting how it makes narrative, letters, poetry, and proverbs come alive in context. Moreover, the book is informative and serves as an excellent guide, and customers appreciate its readability and easy-to-follow text. Additionally, the writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the chart format of the chapters.
