How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth: Fourth Edition

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The fact that the Bible has a human side is our encouragement; it is also our challenge, and the reason that we need to interpret.

Fantastic tools and lessons about interpreting pieces of scripture and understanding our place in the role of interpretation. The book provides an overview of how to understand the the tools, terminology and effective approaches to reading and understanding the Bible.Prior to delving into the intricacies of hermeneutics proper, Fee and Stuart provide copious reasons for the pursuit of the interpretation of Scripture. Fee and Stuart make no illusions that establishing generally accepted guidelines for interpretation is difficult and unlikely.

Definitely some practical advice for how to study the different genres of writing in the Bible, just a bit outdated.This book is for anyone who is a critical thinker, whether Christian or not, who wishes to understand more fully the bible as it was meant to be read and understood: in the original context and as addressed to the original reader, and why. This is hands-down the best treatment of hermeneutics (or bible-study or exegesis) that I've ever come across. I highly recommend it to any Bible student - even to use as a reference when you are going through a certain section of the Bible. For Instructors and School Administrators Enhance your school’s traditional and online education programs by easily integrating online courses developed from the scholars and textbooks you trust.

I appreciated that Fee and Stuart actually encouraged the reader to respond to Scripture not just in thought but in living as well. Maybe I would have been happier if the book was a lot shorter, purely a guide on exegesis and hermeneutics, and less focused on the conclusions they have come to as a result of this process. My problem with this book relates more to how successfully the authors themselves demonstrate these principles in practice. The reason one needs to learn -how- to interpret is that, whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter.On a deep study level, I'm impressed with how much its expanded my ability to discern the full historical and literary context of commonly misused/misunderstood passages and verses. Everyone who wants to better understand the Bible should consider taking a look at this book: How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth. The reality that various interpretations will dominate the theological landscape is clearly addressed.