Full Description
Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible
Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable introduction to the Bible—its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority.
Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book:
how the Bible was put together;
what "inspiration" means;
how the Bible is true;
why the Bible needs to be rooted in history;
why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation;
how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and
how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible.
Seven Things presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.
Contents
1. The Bible did not fall out of the sky, bound in leather, written in English
2. The Bible is for our time but not about our time
3. We should focus on taking the Bible seriously, not necessarily literally
4. If interpreting the Bible were easy, we wouldn't need teachers
5. The purpose of Scripture is knowledge and hope
6. Scripture is normative, not negotiable
7. Christ is the foundation of our faith and the centre of the Christian Bible
