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Learn how to read the Bible as literature and fall in love with God''s Word.
We all want to read the Bible verse-by-verse, cover-to-cover, but what happens when you can''t get past Leviticus or bog down and quit in Chronicles? How can you make the journey through the Bible spring to life with unforgettable characters, drama, and glittering poetry and prose?
In Reading the Bible: A Literary Guide to Scripture, Dr. Bill Creasy leads you on an unforgettable adventure book-by-book, Genesis through Revelation. Stemming from his popular course at UCLA, The English Bible as Literature, this work delves deeply into the text of the Bible, unveiling its rich literary genres and ancient Near Eastern origins. Recognized as among the top two percent of educators in the U.S., Creasy challenges the notion that the Bible is simply an anthology, instead revealing it as a collection of ''little books'' that warrant meticulous exploration.
In this book you will learn how to:
Read the Bible as a unified literary workEngage each book of the Bible in its proper literary genreMeet biblical characters as unique peopleDiscover the subtle techniques of scriptural storytellingUnderstand the drama of redemption
With the aim of nurturing "knowledgeable readers of Scripture" who can both comprehend and apply its teachings within their own life, Reading the Bible serves as an indispensable guide for those seeking a profound understanding of the world''s most influential text.
This book and its companion, Reading the Bible Study Guide, are perfect for group Bible study programs in churches, schools, and seminaries!
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Following the structure of Reading the Bible, this corresponding study guide offers assessment questions, exercises, and visuals designed to support deep learning experiences in each book of the Bible by unveiling its rich literary genres and ancient Near Eastern origins. Recognized as among the top two percent of educators in the U.S., Creasy challenges the notion that the Bible is simply an anthology, instead revealing it as a collection of ''little books'' that warrant meticulous exploration.
The Reading the Bible Study Guide includes:
Maps to help understand the land of the Bible betterQuestions about the narrative features of each biblical bookSummaries of the chapters from the main bookDiscussion questions to facilitate group engagement in classroom, church, or small group settings
With the aim of nurturing "knowledgeable readers of Scripture" who can both comprehend and apply its teachings within their own life, this study guide serves as an indispensable guide for those seeking a profound understanding of the world''s most influential text.
For use with Reading the Bible by Dr. Bill Creasy. Together, the book and study guide make a perfect combination for group Bible study programs in churches, schools, and seminaries!
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