What the Bible really tells us: the essential guide to biblical literacy
(Book)
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Published:
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2011.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xi, 249 pages ; 24 cm.
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Description
The Bible is the foundational text for Jews and Christians, but most people, having little knowledge of what it actually says, feel less than uncomfortable navigating its pages. What the Bible Really Tells Us solves this problem, providing a thorough, yet accessible, guide to the Good Book and the ways in which it can enrich one's life.
Opening with a 60-Second Super-Easy Bible Quiz to test your knowledge, author T.J. Wray then provides essential background information to arm readers with tools necessary to read and interpret passages on their own. And, with these tools in hand, Wray helps readers explore what the Bible really says about key issues today, including:
Suffering Heaven and hell Gender and sexuality The environment
What the Bible Really Tells Us is an indispensable guide for individuals and groups interested in gaining a fuller understanding of the Bible and the timeless lessons it imparts.
Opening with a 60-Second Super-Easy Bible Quiz to test your knowledge, author T.J. Wray then provides essential background information to arm readers with tools necessary to read and interpret passages on their own. And, with these tools in hand, Wray helps readers explore what the Bible really says about key issues today, including:
What the Bible Really Tells Us is an indispensable guide for individuals and groups interested in gaining a fuller understanding of the Bible and the timeless lessons it imparts.
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Durham Adult Non-Fiction
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780742562530
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Wray, T. J. (2011). What the Bible really tells us: the essential guide to biblical literacy. Lanham, Md., Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wray, T. J. 2011. What the Bible Really Tells Us: The Essential Guide to Biblical Literacy. Lanham, Md., Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wray, T. J, What the Bible Really Tells Us: The Essential Guide to Biblical Literacy. Lanham, Md., Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wray, T. J. What the Bible Really Tells Us: The Essential Guide to Biblical Literacy. Lanham, Md., Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011.
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