How to Read the Bible: so that it makes a difference

To read and apply the Bible, we must understand the story, writing styles, and approaches found in the text. Michael Parsons encourages readers to look at the whole biblical storyline before demonstrating how to approach individual texts. Topics include understanding different genres, narrative importance, imaginative reading, praying the Bible, difficult passages, and applying scripture to our lives. This book is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to engage with the Bible more deeply.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2020
Publisher: BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)

To read and engage with the Bible, we first need to understand the story, the styles of writing, and the approaches we find in the text. Michael Parsons encourages readers to look at the whole biblical storyline before demonstrating ways of approaching individual texts. Topics along the way include understanding different genres, the importance of narrative, imaginative reading, praying the Bible, difficult passages, and what to do with them. 'Michael Parsons is passionate about the Bible – and it shows! He is also passionate about helping people engage with the Bible in ways that draw them into personal and transformative encounters with the God revealed in its pages. This book is bursting with resources to help us understand what the Bible is, how to read and study it for ourselves, and how to know God better as we do so; it is a richly rewarded read!

Mags Duggan, author and speaker

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857468093