Basic Bible Interpretation: A Practical Guide to Discovering Biblical Truth

By Roy B. Zuck

Book Overview

BASIC BIBLE INTERPRETATION

Can the Bible really be understood?
Are Old Testament prophecies relevant for today?
How can I understand the symbolism of the Book of Revelation?
What is the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament?

Why study Bible interpretation? Dr. Roy Zuck points out that it is essential for understanding and teaching the Bible properly, essential as a step beyond observation, and essential for applying the Bible correctly.

He discusses the challenges of Bible interpretation, considers the problems of Bible interpretation, explores the history of Bible interpretation, and defines key terms--all in a practical, down-to-earth way.

Though Dr. Zuck's many years of teaching and scholarship are evident in this book, he has written in language understandable to all who are serious about bible study and who want to know better what Scripture means.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781438772
• ISBN13: 9780781438773
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: David C.Cook
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Hermeneutics

As with all of Zuck's books, this is well written and true to the Word.

A Must for Every Bible Believing Christian!

I got this book because it is used for the Hermeneutics class at my Bible college. It's the second book I own on the subject and without a doubt my favorite. It's explains things in plain language and makes the topic very understandable. If you read and study this book you will be able to interpret the Bible correctly and it will really open up your eyes to many truths. I highly recommend it!

A Must Own Resource for Bible Readers

Of all the books I've read on Bible study and interpretation this one is by far my favorite. It is highly readable and the concepts are applicable. You feel like you walk away with something tangible at the end of each chapter. There are many books on Bible study methods and interpretation but many of them are dated not so much in their content but more so in their writing style and terminology. Many of the older books on this subject are riddled with 1950s era vernacular and filled with grammatical minutiae but not Zuck's book. This is a gem amidst the growing number of pop theology books and I highly recommend this as a staple in your Bible study resource collection.

Excellent resource

Of all the books I've come across on how to study the Bible, this one is the most in-depth. A great resource for improving personal Bible interpretation skills or for teaching others.

The Best Basic Text to Date

Zuck's work in this book is excellent! He is in-line with Ramm's "Protestant Biblical Interpretation," but more up to date.