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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

by Gordon D. Fee

A guide to reading biblical genres in context

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A guide to reading biblical genres in context

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth frames interpretation as a set of skills: readers consider what a passage meant to its ancient audience, how its literary form shapes its meaning, and how to approach its relevance today. The guide also addresses choosing a Bible translation and understanding different kinds of biblical writing. This fourth edition includes revised language, updated diagrams, and a refreshed list of commentaries and other resources, making the book both an introduction to interpretive questions and a reference point for further study.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults beginning to study biblical interpretation
  • Bible readers seeking guidance on genre, context, and translation
  • Seminary students looking for an introductory reference

Themes

Biblical interpretationLiterary genresHistorical contextBible translationContemporary application

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Book overview

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD - Get the most out of your Bible.

In clear, simple language, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible--their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today--so you can uncover the inexhaustible wealth of God's Word.

More than a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This fourth edition features revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include:

  • Updated language for better readability.
  • Scripture references now appear only in brackets at the end of a sentence or paragraph for ease of reading.
  • A new authors' preface.
  • Redesigned and updated diagrams.
  • Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources.

 

Used all around the world, this Bible resource covers everything from how to choose a good translation to how to understand the different genres of biblical writing.

Understanding the Bible isn't just for the few, the gifted, and the scholarly. The Bible is meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from casual readers to seminary students. Even a few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life.

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