How To Understand the Bible

By David Ewert

Book Overview

In 13 chapters, David Ewert shares guidelines on studying the Scriptures. We who take the Bible seriously want to understand the texts correctly. We puzzle over differing applications of the Bible in the church. Ewert helps us avoid pitfalls in interpreting the Scriptures.

Our experiences shape the pre-understandings we bring to the Bible and may distort our interpretation of it. Many Christians use the Old Testament to support their practices. Ewert shows how God's final revelation in Christ gives us needed light for rightly interpreting.

This book explains literary forms, idioms, and figures of speech from ancient cultures so readers can understand their meanings for today. With apt illustrations, it deals with many common questions. Ewert encourages us all to look to the Bible for daily guidance, strength, and hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836191153
• ISBN13: 9780836191158
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Herald Press (VA)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Simple overview of biblical texts

This is a good entry level book to study more about the Bible. His methods are simple and easy to understand. His survey of the texts and introducing the reader to different writing styles helps anyone to gain a deeper knowledge of the texts. This is written from a Mennonite perspective, and it shows. That is not a bad thing, just something to be aware of. I would recommend this text to someone who wants to study more about the Bible with a basic level of understanding. This is not a difficult text and will help those who know very little about the background of biblical texts.