Knowing scripture – R.C.Sproul

Knowing scripture R.C. Sproul

Practical Tools For Interpreting
the bible In this expanded edition of knowing Scripture, R.C. Sproul
helps us dig out the meaning of scripture for ourselves. The author says, “The
theme of this book is not how to read the bible but how to study the Bible.‘ he
presents in simple, basic terms a common-sense approach to studying Scripture
and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying
what we learn. With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the
knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, including
     
Discovering the meanings of biblical words
     
Understanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parables
     
Approaching historical and didactic passages
     
Being careful with predictive prophecy
     
Discerning how culture conditions the Bible
     
Choosing and using Bible translation, commentaries,
Bible software and other helps
Knowing Scripture is a basic book for both beginning Bible
readers and those who have been at it for a long time