In "How to Understand the Bible", Ewert shares guidelines on studying the Scriptures, which can help readers avoid serious pitfalls in interpreting and applying the Bible. Dealing with many typical questions, it explains literary forms, idioms, and figures of speech from ancient cultures so readers can catch meanings for today.
In "How to Understand the Bible", Ewert shares guidelines on studying the Scriptures, which can help readers avoid serious pitfalls in interpreting an...
There are two strands woven together in the history of the Bible and its translations. One is the development of the biblical text: its materials, texts, and translations. The second is the story of the men and women who went to great extremes, at times risking death, in order to provide their generation with the Word of God in a language that could be understood. David Ewert skillfully combines both these elements in this informative and captivating book, beginning with what "Bible" means, how the Bible is organized, and how various books were named. He explores such other matters as the...
There are two strands woven together in the history of the Bible and its translations. One is the development of the biblical text: its materials, ...