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How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens: A Guide to Christ-Focused Reading of Scripture
Contributor(s): Williams, Michael (Author)
ISBN: 031033165X     ISBN-13: 9780310331650
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
OUR PRICE:   $18.04  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: January 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Studies - Bible Study Guides
- Religion | Biblical Reference - Handbooks
- Religion | Christian Theology - Christology
Dewey: 220.61
LCCN: 2011049791
Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.28" W x 8.05" (0.67 lbs) 288 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
 
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Many Christians today experience Bible teaching in isolated, unconnected pieces, receiving little or no guidance into how these pieces form a coherent picture in Christ. How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens presents Christ as the central focus of each biblical book and the primary way the Bible relates to contemporary circumstances. Each book of the Bible has an identifiable theme ultimately fulfilled in the person and work of Christ. Williams provides the following for his readers: - succinct statement of the theme of every biblical book - An explanation of how that theme finds its focus in Christ - A brief discussion of how the New Testament treats that theme as fulfilled in Christ - Suggestions for contemporary implications - Scripture memory electronic flashcards - A convenient summary chart An excellent tool for Bible teachers, ministry leaders, and students, How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens facilitates other Christian disciplines such as Bible reading, Scripture memory and evangelism. By demonstrating how each theme relates to living the Christian life, this book promises to be an invaluable guide for reading and understanding the Bible.


Contributor Bio(s): Williams, Michael: -

Michael Williams (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is Senior Professor of Old Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, a member of the NIV Committee on Bible Translation and the Chairman of the NIrV Committee. He is the author of Deception in Genesis, The Prophet and His Message, Basics of Ancient Ugaritic, The Biblical Hebrew Companion for Bible Software Users, How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens, and editor and contributor of Mishneh Todah. His passion is to equip students with knowledge of the Old Testament and its languages so that they may grow in their comprehension and appreciation of redemptive history and be adequately prepared to promote and defend the faith through word and action. Michael resides in Grand Rapids, MI, with his wife, Dawn.