| Category: |
Christian Living
Academic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Size: | 5.25 in x 8.0 in |
| Weight: | 8.12 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-2999-8 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-2999-3 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433529993 |
| Case Quantity: | 56 |
| Published: | February 29, 2012 |
Understanding Scripture: An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning
Edited by Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner, Contributions by J. I. Packer, John Piper, R. Kent Hughes, Leland Ryken, Vern S. Poythress, John D. Currid, Peter J. Gentry, Daniel B. Wallace, Peter J. Williams, Roger Beckwith, David Alan Black, David W. Chapman, Dan Doriani, John Hannah, Charles E. Hill, David Powlison, Paul Wegner
Understanding Scripture: An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning
Edited by Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner, Contributions by J. I. Packer, John Piper, R. Kent Hughes, Leland Ryken, Vern S. Poythress, John D. Currid, Peter J. Gentry, Daniel B. Wallace, Peter J. Williams, Roger Beckwith, David Alan Black, David W. Chapman, Dan Doriani, John Hannah, Charles E. Hill, David Powlison, Paul Wegner
Why is the Bible trustworthy?
Does archaeology confirm what the Bible says?
How do I interpret the Bible?
The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike. Editors and scholars Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, and Thomas Schreiner recognize the challenge we all face and offer this volume to help us properly understand the Bible.
Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, these eighteen essays delve into specific topics such as world religions, canon, and archaeology. Pastors, lay leaders, students, and other Christians engaged in studying God’s Word will benefit from this collection, written by notable contributors, including J. I. Packer, John Piper, Daniel B. Wallace, and Vern Poythress.
Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, this book will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture and your ability to apply the Bible to life.
Editors:
Wayne Grudem (PhD, University of Cambridge) is Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible, the general editor of the ESV Study Bible, and the author of over twenty-five books.
C. John Collins (PhD, University of Liverpool) is professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He has been a research engineer, church-planter, and teacher. He was the Old Testament Chairman for the English Standard Version Bible and is author of The God of Miracles, Science and Faith: Friends or Foes?, and Genesis 1–4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary. He and his wife have two grown children.
Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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