Effective Bible Reading

Understanding the Bible is not for a select few, the especially gifted, or specialists. The Bible is accessible. This means that everyone should read and understand it, from those who are used to reading in their rocking chairs to seminary students. A few essential ideas about the Bible can clarify many misconceptions and help grasp the meaning of the Scriptures and their applications for your life in the twenty-first century.

More than half a million people have turned to this book to understand the Bible in its fullness and to document their readings of the Scriptures. This edition presents substantial revisions that keep pace with current biblical scholarship, resources, and culture. Changes include:

• Updated language
• A new preface by the authors
• Several chapters rewritten for easier reading
• Updated list of recommended commentaries and resources

Because it covers everything from translation issues to the different genres of biblical writing, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth is used worldwide. In simple and clear language, it helps us accurately understand the different parts of the Bible – its meaning for ancient readers and its current implications for us – so that we can discover the inexhaustible value found in God's Word.