Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes write by E. Randolph Richards. This book was released on 2012-07-31. Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible. Identifying nine areas where commonplaces of modern Western thought diverge with the text, the authors ask us to reconsider long-held opinions about our most beloved book.
Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes
Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes write by E. Randolph Richards. This book was released on 2020-10-13. Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Bible was written within collectivist cultures, and it's easy for Westerners to misinterpret—or miss—important elements. Combining the expertise of a biblical scholar and a missionary practitioner, this essential guidebook explores the deep social structures of the ancient Mediterranean, stripping away individualist assumptions and helping us read the Bible better.
Paul Behaving Badly
Paul Behaving Badly - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Paul Behaving Badly write by E. Randolph Richards. This book was released on 2016-11-01. Paul Behaving Badly available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities, revealing a vision of Christian faith that was deeply disturbing to others in his day and remains so in ours.
How (Not) to Read the Bible
How (Not) to Read the Bible - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook How (Not) to Read the Bible write by Dan Kimball. This book was released on 2020-12-01. How (Not) to Read the Bible available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith? For centuries, the Bible was called "the Good Book," a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says. Whether you are a Christian, a doubter, or someone exploring the Bible for the first time, bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to make sense of these difficult and disturbing Bible passages. Filled with stories, visual illustrations, and memes reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for individuals who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible. It also works great as a small-group study or sermon series.
Out of Context
Out of Context - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Out of Context write by Richard Schultz. This book was released on 2012-11-01. Out of Context available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Although 92% of American households own at least one Bible, their use of the Bible varies significantly. Only 59% of Americans read the Bible at least occasionally, and an even smaller percentage go beyond merely reading the Bible and actually study it. It is no wonder that even those who say they read the Scriptures often don't understand them. Veteran Bible professor Richard L. Schultz believes the misinterpretation and misapplication of biblical texts amounts to a crisis of "interpretive malpractice." In Out of Context he seeks to explain how biblical interpretation goes wrong and how to get it right. He introduces readers to the important concepts of context, word meaning, genre, and the differences between the world of the Bible and our own. Readers who delve into the fascinating world of biblical interpretation found in this book will find their Scripture reading enhanced and be enlightened by Schultz's powerful and ultimately positive message.
