Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul (English) Paperback Book

Description: Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul, J.I. Packer In this expanded edition of his classic, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He presents a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and application. He lays the groundwork by discussing why we should study the Bible and how our own personal study relates to interpretation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An Expanded Edition of the Commonsense Approach to Studying ScriptureThe Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible.In this expanded edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, "The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to study the Bible." He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, includingdiscovering the meanings of biblical wordsunderstanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parablesapproaching historical and didactic passagesbeing careful with predictive prophecydiscerning how culture conditions the Biblechoosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software and other helpsNow with a new preface, Knowing Scripture is a basic book for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture. Author Biography R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Florida. He was also copastor of Saint Andrews Chapel in Sanford, Florida, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.Sproul contributed dozens of articles to national evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, and schools around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, and Everyones a Theologian. He also served as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible.J. I. Packer is regarded as one of the most influential evangelicals in North America. He is Board of Governors Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and his writings include books such as Knowing God, A Quest for Godliness, Growing in Christ (Crossway) and Rediscovering Holiness. He has preached and lectured widely in Great Britain and North America and served as general editor of the English Standard Version of the Bible published in 2001, and theological editor of the Study Bible version. In 2014, Packer was named Author of the Year by the Association of Logos Bookstores. He is a frequent contributor to and an executive editor of Christianity Today and has written numerous articles published in journals such as Churchman, SouthWestern Journal, Reformation Revival Journal and Touchstone. He received a BA, MA and PhD from Oxford University. Table of Contents Foreword by J. I. PackerPreface to the Expanded EditionPreface to the Original Edition1. Why Study the BibleTwo MythsThe Clarity of ScriptureThe Problem of MotivationThe Biblical Basis for Bible StudyThe Bible as RevelationTheory and Practice The Sensuous ChristianA Matter of Duty2. Personal Bible Study and Private InterpretationMartin Luther and Private InterpretationObjectivity and SubjectivityThe Role of the Teacher3. Hermeneutics: The Science of InterpretationThe Analogy of FaithInterpreting the Bible Literally Literal Interpretation and Genre AnalysisThe Problem of MetaphorThe Medieval QuadrigaThe Grammatical-Historical MethodSource CriticismAuthorship and DatingGrammatical Errors4. Practical Rules for Biblical InterpretationRule 1. Read the Bible Like Any Other BookRule 2. Read the Bible ExistentiallyRule 3. Interpret the Historical Narratives by the DidacticRule 4. Interpret the Implicit by the Explicit Rule 5. Determine Carefully the Meaning of Words Rule 6. Note the Presence of Parallelisms Rule 7. Note the Difference Between Proverb and LawRule 8. Observe the Difference Between the Spirit and the Letter of the LawRule 9. Be Careful with ParablesRule 10. Be Careful with Predictive ProphecyRule 11. Interpret the Bible with a Spirit of Humility5. Culture and the BibleCultural Conditioning and the BibleCultural Conditioning and the ReaderPrinciple and CustomPractical Guidelines6. Practical Tools for Bible StudyBible TranslationsStudy Bibles The King James VersionCommentaries Concordances, Bible Dictionaries and AtlasesWord StudiesForeign Translations What About Greek and Hebrew? Bible SoftwareBible Reading Program for BeginnersConclusion NotesGlossary Long Description The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible.In this expanded edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, "The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to study the Bible." He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, includingdiscovering the meanings of biblical wordsunderstanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parablesapproaching historical and didactic passagesbeing careful with predictive prophecydiscerning how culture conditions the Biblechoosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software and other helpsNow with a new preface, Knowing Scripture is a basic book for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture. Details ISBN0830844686 Author J.I. Packer Short Title KNOWING SCRIPTURE EXPANDED/E Edition Description Expanded Language English ISBN-10 0830844686 ISBN-13 9780830844685 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-11-02 DEWEY 220.071 UK Release Date 2016-11-02 Place of Publication Illinois Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2016-11-02 NZ Release Date 2016-11-02 US Release Date 2016-11-02 Pages 153 Publisher InterVarsity Press Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,US Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101189458;

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