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    Knowing Scripture

    By R. C. Sproul

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    Knowing Scripture,readstudy
    • discovering the meanings of biblical words
    • understanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parables
    • approaching historical and didactic passages
    • being careful with predictive prophecy
    • discerning how culture conditions the Bible
    • choosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software and other helps
    Knowing Scripture
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIVP Books
    Release dateSep 20, 2009
    ISBN9780830875993
    Author

    R. C. Sproul

    R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries in Orlando, Fla. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.

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      Though it has been a while since I have read this book, one thing that I remember from this book is the list of principle books in the Bible which is convenient to have if someone is wanting to know what to read. These are books of the Bible that cover the history and messege of the Bible without being repetitious.