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Understanding the Bible - by John R W Stott (Paperback)

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  • Understanding the Bible will provide you with a foundational knowledge of the entirety of Scripture with a focus on broadening your vision of Jesus Christ.This book answers foundational questions: Who wrote the Bible?What is its message?Why is it thought to be a "holy" book?How does one read and interpret it?
  • Author(s): John R W Stott
  • 224 Pages
  • Religion, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation

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About the Book



Author John Stott examines the cultural, social, geographical, and historical background of the Bible, as he outlines the story with its central theme, and as he explains its message. The book now includes study questions, index, and maps.



Book Synopsis



Understanding the Bible will provide you with a foundational knowledge of the entirety of Scripture with a focus on broadening your vision of Jesus Christ.

This book answers foundational questions:

  • Who wrote the Bible?
  • What is its message?
  • Why is it thought to be a "holy" book?
  • How does one read and interpret it?

By delving into the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world of biblical times, you'll see Jesus as never before: both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah.

Written by renowned preacher, writer, and apologist John Stott, this new, expanded edition includes:

  • Questions at the beginning of each chapter to help you focus.
  • New, up-to-date maps for the chapters on history and geography.
  • An index to help you speedily access areas of interest.



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This book answers foundational questions: Who wrote the Bible? What is its message? Why is it thought to be a 'holy' book? How does one read and interpret it? Best of all, though, you'll broaden your vision of Jesus Christ, the focal point of Scripture. How? By better understanding the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world in which he lived. You'll see Jesus as never before: both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah. Written by renowned preacher, writer, and apologist John Stott, this new, expanded edition includes - Questions at the beginning of each chapter to help you focus - New, up-to-date maps for the chapters on history and geography - An index to help you speedily access areas of interest.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.98 Inches (H) x 5.32 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Religion
Sub-Genre: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
Publisher: Zondervan
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: John R W Stott
Language: English
Street Date: February 12, 1982
TCIN: 93673679
UPC: 9780310414315
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-9839
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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