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Barreto, Eric D., 1980-

Exploring the Bible / Eric D. Barreto and Michael J. Chan. - vi, 128 pages ; 23 cm. - Foundations for learning . - Foundations for learning. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-122).

Part 1. What is the Bible? Who are we as readers of the Bible? -- How does a text mean? -- Who wrote the Bible? -- Who picked the books of the Bible? -- Why does translation matter? -- What then is the Word of God? -- Who are we when we read the Bible? -- Part 2. How then do we read the Bible? How do we read creation texts? -- How do we read biblical law? -- How do we read biblical poetry? -- How do we read prophecy? -- How do we read wisdom literature? -- How do we read narratives? -- How do we read four Gospels? -- How do we read the letters of Paul? -- How do we read apocalyptic literature?

In Exploring the Bible, preseminarians and other students about to begin training in ministry join scholars Eric D. Barreto and Michael J. Chan on a journey through Scripture. More than simply a practical guide to reading the Bible, this book will help readers claim their unique interpretive perspective. Barreto and Chan invite us to bring our full, authentic selves to a text that will affirm and challenge us, confirm and transform us, delight and concern us. There, God speaks, and we can hear God's word in a new way. (Publisher).

ISBN: 150640104X 9781506401041

LCCN: 2016439900

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Introductions.
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Introductions.

LC Class. No.: BS475.3 / .B37 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 220.61