A Reader's Guide to the Bible

Approaching the Bible for the first time can be intimidating. At
sixty-six books, nearly 800,000 words, and numerous kings, prophets, and
deliverers, as well as priests and apostles, where should you begin? In what
order should you read it? Why are there narratives here and over there, but
other things mixed between? And is there an alternative to reading the Bible
from Genesis to Revelation?



In A Reader's Guide to the Bible John Goldingay places the
biblical books in their times and settings, and then lays out a memorable
pattern for understanding the Bible. Three categories of biblical
books-story, word, and response-form three doors into the cathedral
that is the Bible: the story of God and his people, the word of God to his
people, and the people's response to God.



Whether you are a person of Christian faith or other faith, or no faith
at all, here is a reliable guide to exploring the Bible. Written by a highly
accomplished biblical scholar, A Reader's Guide to the Bible joins a
clear and direct style with a maestro's touch.



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