How to Read & Understand the Bible

Commendation Quotes: Perhaps Larry Richards's enduring legacy--as expressed through the titanic number of books he has published over forty years--will be the immeasurable assistance lent to thousands in understanding not only the basic message of Scripture, but also how to interpret and teach it in a way that propels believers into becoming followers in the mission of God. "How to Read (and Understand) the Bible" is a life-changing book that does just that. Here is an accessible, thoughtful, conceptual, and practical book that every church should use to equip its leaders, small groups, and ministries. Commendation Quotes: If you want a fresh and insightful overview of the Scriptures, Dr. Larry Richards's newest contribution to biblical scholarship, "How to Read (and Understand) the Bible," is for you. This refreshing approach to understanding the Scriptures is insightful, stimulating, trustworthy, and creatively instructive. With authentic biblical scholarship, combined with practical applications, you will travel through the entire Bible, gaining new appreciation for God's great gift to us on every page. Bible students and lay readers alike will gain an enriched perspective and understanding of God's Word. Commendation Quotes: Larry Richards has devoted his life to the serious study of God's Word. Although the content of "How to Read (and Understand) the Bible" reflects the good scholarship behind it, it is not a dry, academic tome. This book is an enjoyable read, just as reading Scripture itself can be. Larry's engaging, almost conversational style of writing makes you feel as if you and he were sitting together for a stimulating conversation about God's story. As the book takes you through the major themes of the Bible, you'll come away with a big-picture perspective that will make your Bible reading more meaningful and more practical for daily Christian living--as it was meant to be. Jacket Description/Back: "Experience" the Bible like never before."If you've ever wanted to read more of the Bible, but found it hard to understand . . . If you've wondered how it applies to your daily life . . . If you want to get closer to God, but aren't sure where to begin . . ."You aren't the only one. Join popular scholar and theologian Larry Richards on a journey to encounter God through the pages of the Bible. "How to Read (and Understand) the Bible" makes the epic story that God tells throughout Scripture come alive in your heart. You'll discover what key passages reveal about God, the big picture of the Bible, and God's presence in your life. The Bible is so much more than a rule book or a history lesson--it's a powerful, transformational story of God's love for you. Whether you are new to reading the Bible or were brought up on its stories, you'll come to understand it more deeply than ever before--and connect in a whole new way to the God who gave Scripture to us. Review Citations:

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Contributor Bio:  Richards, Larry Larry Richards holds a BA in philosophy from the University of Michigan, a ThM in Christian education from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a PhD in religious education and social psychology from Garrett Biblical Seminary and Northwestern University jointly. He has taught in the Wheaton College Graduate School, served as a minister of Christian education, and written over 200 books, including theological works, commentaries, and several specialty and study Bibles. Larry is currently a full-time author and speaker and lives with his wife in Raleigh, North Carolina.