About the Bible: Short Answers to Big Questions

By Terence E. Fretheim

Book Overview

In this newly revised and expanded edition About the Bible: Short Answers to Big Questions, Terence E. Fretheim offers straightforward answers to reoccurring questions about how the Bible was written, organized, and interpreted - and why people have such different opinions about what the Bible has to say. Built on a bestselling volume first introduced to readers in 1999, this edition welcomes added questions to a unique question-and-answer format. Among the questions are: Who wrote the Bible? How did it come to be? Do Lutherans believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible, for instance the Creation Story? Can we draw responsible ethical discernment from the Bible? How do we read the Bible for spiritual growth? Arranged according to topic, the books is ideal for individual and group use. Both devoted Bible readers and Bible novices are sure to find answers to many of their biggest questions here.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806657677
• ISBN13: 9780806657677
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Augsburg Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Quick and to the point

I think that ANY person should get a copy of this book before they try to read the Bible. You need to understand some very important things about what the Bible IS and ISN'T. "About the Bible" is meant to be a very short read explaining some of the most basic and important questions that any reader has or should ask before they venture into the Bible of their choice.