Abstract
This paper reviews "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" which gives the layman an introduction to evangelical Christian Biblical hermeneutics. In their discussion of the Bible, authors Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart give special stress to the literary qualities of different sections of the Bible and the uniqueness of different Biblical genres. The authors attempt to provide clarity to debates whether the Bible should be taken literally within the evangelical community, stressing that genre is key to understanding how literally certain passages should be understood. The paper concludes by stating that this book is a good introduction for ordinary believers who wish to learn more about the original context of the Bible.

Outline:
Introduction: Summary
Summary: Issues Addressed
Summary: Major Themes
Analysis: Point of View, Ideological and Implicit and Explicit Perspective
What Kind of Evidence do they bring to Support their Viewpoint? Is it Adequate?
Analysis How Clear is the Argument? Does it Flow Logically? Are there Gaps, Inconsistencies, or Contradictions in the Discussion or Argument?
Conclusion: Of what Value is Book? What Does it Add to the Discourse?

From the Paper
"The book combines Biblical criticism with modern theology, but with a stress upon using the background of the Bible for today's spiritual community with an understanding of how the Bible applied to its original context. The book also includes advice on choosing a translation, acknowledging that most persons are not fluent in the original, now dead languages, of the original texts. When offering suggestions about selecting a translation, the authors prefer such works as Today's New International Version of the Bible, which includes gender-neutral language when referring to human beings. They believe this most appropriate for Christian communities today, given the social changes that have occurred in the world since the document's original authorship to an ancient audience. "

Tags:Bible, Christianity, Biblical, Criticism, Evangelical

Abstract
This paper reviews David L. Thomas's book, "Bible Study that Works" by elucidating his method and showing how it can be successful for those struggling with Biblical interpretation. According to the paper, Thomas encourages IBS, or Inductive Bible Study, when approaching a text from the Bible. Then, the paper highlights the steps in this approach. The paper further notes that this method stresses an inductive, or observational approach, rather than a deductive method of Biblical criticism. Thomas also suggests studying the Bible in a series of units. Thomas's method also involves asking questions as one studies. The paper concludes by discussing Thomas's last point, which is applying the Bible to our own lives, and which can only be achieved by being rigorous in these first steps.

From the Paper
"In deductive approaches, the reader scans the text to see if his or her assumed meaning is revealed in the passage. But more surprising, complex, subtle and challenging meanings of familiar passages can be revealed through inductive study--we think we know the Bible, until we truly 'let Jesus speak to us' in his own words, as we open our hearts. In the IBS method observation always comes first, then interpretation of Jesus' words. The order is crucial. The formal steps of IBS are as follows: (1) Observation (asking what does the passage say in its context); (2) interpretation (of the passage in light of one's observations); (3) evaluation (of the passage in terms of its place in the greater narrative arc of the book and the Bible as a whole): (4) application (of the text's true message to the reader's life) and (5) correlation (creating connections between scripture and the present)."

Tags:Inductive Bible Study, Biblical criticism, Jesus

Abstract
This well organized and clearly written paper reviews the Bible's structure, purpose and messages from a Christian perspective. The paper first describes the format of the Bible and its purpose for the practicing Christian of today. Also discussed is the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. The author also evaluates how the Bible relates to changes in modern society. The author compares the ease of spirituality at the time of the Bible to today's developed and technological society.

From the Paper
"The purpose of the Bible is two-fold. Primarily it is intended for the education and encouragement of Christian adherents. It strengthens the faith and commitment of the faithful. Secondly, the book's purpose is to encourage non-believers to come to faith in Christ for the sake of the salvation of their eternal souls. During its creation also, the Bible was meant for the particular ancient societies from which it emerged. Hence the variety of cultural elements included in its exhortations. In today's faithful community, many of these cultural elements are discarded or interpreted spiritually and symbolically rather than literally."

Tags:Bible, Christianity, Old, Testament, New, Testament

Abstract
This paper looks at both the Bible and the Koran. The paper explores how God communicated to Joseph in the Bible and in the Koran while focusing on the similarities and differences between the Bible and the Koran. The paper discusses how God communicated to Joseph through dreams and interpretations at the beginning of the story and continues until the end of the story where he interprets the dream of the king.

From the Paper
"How does Joseph's relationship with God differ in the Bible and the Koran? When and how does God communicate with Joseph? What exactly does God tell Joseph? These are important questions when studying the story of Joseph. Studying the story of Joseph should include how God communicated to Joseph in the Bible and in the Koran while focusing on the similarities and differences between the Bible and the Koran.
"The Bible and the Koran shows that God speaks to Joseph through a dream. The Bible version of the story of Joseph shows that Jacob chastised Joseph..."

Tags:faithful, koran, bible

Abstract
This paper answers 8 questions on Joshua and Judges using "The Bible Unearthed" and the Bible. Rahab, the book of the law, and the origins of the central highlands people are among the topics discussed.

From the Paper
"The Israelites' meditating on the book of the law appears so prominently in their success over the Canaanites because their doing exactly as the law instructed was what opened the way for God to deliver them. He tells them in Joshua to "mediate on it day and night so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it", adding that then they will make their way prosperous and be successful. Joshua is careful..."

Tags:Joshua, Judges, the Bible Unearthed, book of the law, Rahab, King Jabin of Hazor

Abstract
The paper discusses the book "Marx and the Bible: A Critique of the Theology of Oppression," by Jose Miranda, in which he attempts to show that Western civilization has ignored the aspects of the Bible that speak against our current economic systems that leave a few people rich and the vast majority poor. Though his intentions are good, the paper contends Miranda tends to interpret the Bible with a very myopic point of view.

From the Paper
"In his book, "Marx and the Bible: A Critique of the Theology of Oppression", Jose Miranda attempts to show that Western civilization has ignored the aspects of the Bible that speak against our current economic systems that leave a few people rich and the vast majority poor. Though his intentions are good, he himself tends to interpret the Bible with a very myopic point of view. Several of the justifications behind his assertions are in direct opposition to the method of interpretation used..."

Tags:religion, jose, miranda, catholic, liberation, theology, marx, bible

Abstract
This paper describes how the bible was oriented towards a masculine perspective. The paper then attempts to analyze passages of the bible from a feminist perspective. The paper describes many of Jesus's female followers and their contribution to the finance of the Christian religious movement. The paper also explains how a feminist analysis of the New Testament provides insight to the life and practices of Jesus.

From the Paper
"The texts of the Bible are clearly orientated towards the masculine perspective: the prophets of the Old Testament are male, speaking to a male god, and the New Testament concerns the actions of one man, Jesus of Nazareth, as told in four male-written gospels, and then the attempts to found Christianity, relying upon the works of Saint Paul. The first Feminist response to the Bible was naturally dismissive of the text, viewing it as masculinist and centered upon the rules, behavior and beliefs of men. More recently, however, feminists have been studying the Biblical texts in the light of new understanding of male and female roles in New Testament Israel, attempting to better comprehend the lives of the women followers of Jesus. By closely analyzing the roles of women in the text from a feminist perspective, it is possible to consider the usefulness or otherwise of such a perspective, and the advantages or disadvantages of such an analysis."

Tags:christianity bible, jesus of nazareth, old testament, feminist perspective, new testament

Abstract
This paper discusses the interpretation of the Hebrew Bible from the standpoint of the apocalyptic, prophetic and wisdom texts. The author points out the conflicting theories about King David. The paper relates Christian ideas about the Hebrew Bible.

From the Paper
"The view of conservative readers of the Hebrew Bible is that the Bible is a holy book. That means the Bible is mainly theological. The view of liberal readers of the Hebrew Bible is that the Bible is part of history and culture. That means the Bible is mainly historical."

Tags:King David

Hebrew Bible, Christian

Samuel

Chronicles

Amos

Hosea

Apocalypse

Prophets

Wisdom

Proverbs

Ecclesiastes

Abstract
This paper discusses the influence of the Bible on First Amendment rights including issues of separation of Church and State, prayer in public schools, religious clubs at school and Christmas decorations. It also traces biblical influences on drawing up the First Amendment.

From the Paper
"The First Amendment informs that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech. Until this passage was ...."

Tags:Bible, First, Admendment, Rights, Bible, Prayer

Abstract
This paper presents an overview about the end of world with respect to the revelations of Bible. It presents with true facts and revelations from the bible in order to support the stated fact.

Tags:THEOLOGY AND RELIGION STUDIES / BIBLICAL STUDIES, revelations bible review