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A Reader's Guide to the Bible

John Goldingay

Approaching the Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Where should you begin? John Goldingay's reliable and clear guide to exploring the Bible places the biblical books in their times and settings, and then lays out a memorable pattern for understanding the Bible as the story of God and his people, the word of God to his people, and the people's response to God.

Book Details

  • Publisher: IVP Academic
  • Publish Date: Nov 14th, 2017
  • Pages: 192
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.20in - 5.50in - 0.60in - 0.50lb
  • EAN: 9780830851744
  • Categories: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - GeneralBiblical Studies - Bible Study Guides

About the Author

Goldingay, John: -

John Goldingay (PhD, University of Nottingham; DD, Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth) is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. His many books include The Theology of the Book of Isaiah, Do We Need the New Testament?, Biblical Theology, and a three-volume Old Testament Theology. He has also published a seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series, where much of this translation first appeared.

Praise for this book

"A Reader's Guide to the Bible is a thorough and user-friendly outline of the story of God. A brilliant academic exposition that transcends the world of academia. This book can be read by both the seminarian and the one completely new to their faith. A must-have for anyone wanting a more thorough understanding of what the Bible is."--Albert Tate, senior pastor, Fellowship Monrovia
"Goldingay's readable style, coupled with his ability to provide historical and literary context to shed light on difficult biblical passages, makes for an important contribution to biblical literacy, particularly for anyone fairly new to the critical study of Scripture."--Carson Brisson, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology, Vol. 73(2)
"John Goldingay pours the wisdom of years of scholarship and teaching into this primer on the Bible. He invites us into the world of this ancient text to hear how it tells the story of God and God's people. A Reader's Guide to the Bible provides a straightforward and succinct point of entry for anyone desiring better acquaintance with the Bible. I cannot recommend this little volume highly enough."--Jeannine K. Brown, professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary
"Whether you're new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, John Goldingay's A Reader's Guide to the Bible will prove a helpful companion as you turn the pages of the world's bestselling book. Concise, accessible, and insightful, Goldingay provides the reader with an introduction to the stories, cultures, and history from which the Bible arises, serving to deepen our understanding of the story of God unfolding in its pages."--Sean Gladding, author of Ten and The Story of God, the Story of Us
"John Goldingay's A Reader's Guide to the Bible (IVP, 2017) gets the big things right."--Marvin Olasky, World Magazine, May 12, 2018