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    Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible: A Guide to Reading the Bible Well
    Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible: A Guide to Reading the Bible Well
    Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible: A Guide to Reading the Bible Well
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    Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible: A Guide to Reading the Bible Well

    By Darrell L. Bock, David Chapman, Paul R. House and

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    How do I get more out of my Bible reading?

    What was going on during the gap between the Old and New Testaments?

    How do all the books of the Bible fit together as a whole?

    This book answers these questions and puts clear, readable Bible study aids at your fingertips. It contains thirteen essays from some of today’s best evangelical scholars including C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Gordon Wenham, and Darrell Bock, and will help you to:

    • See the big-picture storyline of the Bible
    • Understand the theology of the Old and New Testaments
    • Read the different sections of Scripture effectively
    • Know what happened between the testaments

    In addition to essays on each genre of the Bible, the book addresses the general Greco-Roman world and specific Jewish groups at the time of the New Testament. To aid in putting Bible passages in context, it also includes timelines of the Old and New Testaments and intertestamental events.

    Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, this book will help you grow in your understanding of Scripture and your ability to apply the Bible to life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCrossway Books
    Release dateMay 31, 2012
    ISBN9781433531651
    Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible: A Guide to Reading the Bible Well
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    Darrell L. Bock

    Darrell L. Bock (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is senior research professor of New Testament studies and Executive Director for Cultural Engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary. Known for his work in Luke-Acts, Dr. Bock is a Humboldt Scholar (Tubingen University in Germany), is on the editorial board for Christianity Today, and a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society (2000-2001). A New York Times bestselling author, Bock has written over forty books, including Luke in the NIV Application Commentary series.  

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      Really handy resource for getting into the Bible. I can see using this as a good Bible introduction for new believers.
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      Great read for those who wish to know more about the Bible and it's history but doesn't have time to read for hours and hours and from numerous volumes. Explains many points of view and not just a dogmatic "protestant" view.

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