How to Read the Bible as Literature

Why the Good Book Is a Great Read If you want to rightly understand the Bible, you must begin by recognizing what it is: a composite of literary styles. It is meant to be read, not just interpreted. The Bible’s truths are embedded like jewels in the rich strata of story and poetry, metaphor and proverb, parable and letter, satire and symbolism. Paying attention to the literary form of a passage will help you understand the meaning and truth of that passage. How to Read the Bible as Literature takes you through the various literary forms used by the biblical authors. This book will help you read the Bible with renewed appreciation and excitement and gain a more profound grasp of its truths. Designed for maximum clarity and usefulness, How to Read the Bible as Literature includes * sidebar captions to enhance organization * wide margins ideal for note taking * suggestions for further reading * appendix: "The Allegorical Nature of the Parables" * indexes of persons and subjects

• Methodical Bible Study
• Basic Bible Interpretation
• Dispensationalism and the History of Redemption: A Developing and Diverse Tradition
• Who Needs Theology?: An Invitation to the Study of God
• A Practical Primer on Theological Method: Table Manners for Discussing God, His Works, and His Ways
• Christian Theology: An Introduction
• Surprised by the Voice of God
• From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research
• Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers
• Ancient Word, Changing Worlds: The Doctrine of Scripture in a Modern Age