The trouble with reading the Bible is that it claims to be God's autobiography. This work ... more
allows non-believers as well as believers to profit from a study of the most influential book in human history. It discusses various passages from both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures and explores the evolution of the split between the two communities.
Argues that Bible readers must grasp the intentions of the biblical authors themselves - ... more
what sort of texts they thought they were writing and how they would have been understood by their intended audience. This book examines many genres that are typically misunderstood, offering readings of specific texts to show how the confusion arises.
Argues that contemporary readers can only understand the ancient Hebrew Scripture by ... more
knowing more about the culture that produced it. This work is a guide to interpreting the "Jewish Bible". It also unpacks the literary conventions, ideological assumptions, and historical conditions that inform the biblical text.
Advantages: Deals with the practicalities and emotional issues bereavement brings in bite size chapters Disadvantages: Whilst this is an excellent self help book, it is probably best for those who are under 50 or so
the Light" and covers life without your partner and some of the practicalities you face up until you may even feel ready to move on in your life and seek a new partner.
I found this part less helpful the first time I read the book...I got it a week after my husband died and was more concerned about how I felt and what would affect me in the short-term, but it did give me some hope for the future at what was obviously a terrible time for me.
Upon re-readingit several months later I felt more able toread this and I would advise the recently bereaved to keep this book by their bedside for the first year following the loss of their love as different sections will be helpful at different times.
Boydell discovered DIY following her husband's death and includes a chapter on it. There is some humour in this and I laughed a little ironically as I was ...
Advantages: A true classic Disadvantages: Content could be broadened
with the list of recommended texts) would be in accessibility. I was happy to see it on the shelves at the local literacy project, but feel certain that few if any of the learners (and indeed some of the tutors) would be able to benefit from this book. It seems to be a book by intellectuals for intellectuals. This is a shame, because the practical steps involved in growing to deeper and more active reading are well-presented for the already-educated; if it could somehow be modified so that the new reader could benefit, that would increase itsworth tremendously, and be very true to Adler?s lifelong pursuit of adult and continuing education for all.
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One can tell that one?s book has been successful when parody versions begin to appear. The year after the first edition of 'HowtoRead a Book' appeared, there was the spoof 'HowtoRead Two ...
Advantages: Lightweight, easy to use, excellent battery life Disadvantages: You will be interrupted from reading to answer a lot of questions!
can also set it down on a table toread without having to prop the pages open, and is considerably easier than wrestling with a weighty, thicker book.
I will agree that for all the bookmarking capabilities in the world some books, namely textbooks, are much better accessed in print where you can flip backwards and forwards as you like. However, for fiction the Reader is absolutely perfect, and this is coming from a tough critic as I like books, a lot.
So how easy is itto get a book once you have the Reader? Well, mine came with a CD of 100 classics for starters, although these and many other out-of-copyright books can be downloaded easily for free at Project Gutenberg and other websites. You can also use Sony's own store, or Waterstones, or, like me, you can cheat and get books for free. Yep, I have easily already obtained enough books ...
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Non-Fiction
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Religion
Title
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth
Author
Gordon D.Fee
ISBN
0310246040; 0310262453; 0862011957; 0862019745
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Your Guide to Understanding the Bible. Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life. More than half a million people have turned to "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" to inform their reading of the Bible. This third edition features substantial revisions that keep pace with current scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include: updated language, a new authors' preface, several chapters rewritten for better readability, updated list of recommended commentaries and resources. Covering everything from translational concerns to different genres of biblical writing, "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" is used all around the world.In clear, simple language, it helps you accurately understand the different parts of the Bible - their meaning for ancient audiences and their implications for you today - so you can uncover the inexhaustible worth that is in God's Word. See all Product Description
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