"Do You Understand What You Are Reading?" - Softcover

Pierce, Kenneth A; Miller, Professor Robert H

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974233188 ISBN 13: 9780974233185

Publisher: Metokos Press, 2006

Synopsis

"Do You Understand What You Are Reading?" This book by Kenneth A. Pierce and Robert H. Miller is a Presbyterian Primer, one of a series of books written in non-academic style, specifically designed to reach new or previously unread Church members. It takes the time-honored principles of biblical interpretation and presents them in a way that is understandable and practical for the everyday Christian. Along the way, it tackles some tough passages of Scripture and sheds light on how to know the intended meaning and correct usage. Ken and Bob give insight into the language and culture of the Bible's writers, discuss the genre and context of the writings, and look at the impact of manuscript evidence and presuppositions on biblical interpretation. They offer suggestions on Bible versions and commentaries, as well as other study helps such as concordances and dictionaries. But most helpful are their common sense rules of observation, interpretation and application, applied to the various major divisions of Bible text: historical narrative, law, poetry, wisdom literature, the Prophets, the Gospels, the Epistles and the Revelation. The reader can gain confidence in his or her knowledge of the Scriptures simply from reading this book; and then, when the principles are applied through study, a newfound assurance and wonder will be the result.

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About the Author

Robert H. Miller graduated from Yale University in 1993 and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was senior editor of the "Law Review, "in 1998. He is presently a trial lawyer at Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he specializes in intellectual-property and commercial litigation. He is the author of the critically acclaimed grad school preparatory books "Law School Confidential, Business School Confidential, " and the hot new college preparatory book "Campus Confidential."

Edition details

• Publisher: Metokos Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0974233188
• ISBN 13: 9780974233185
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156