Holman Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Your Journey Begins Here [Paperback]

George Guthrie (Author), David S. Dockery (Author)

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Publication Date: May 3, 2004

David Dockery and George Guthrie set forth the basics of interpreting, applying, and communicating the Word of God in teaching and preaching. The heart of the book is a mentoring session with Dockery and Guthrie. It’s as if they are at the table with you showing you the steps to interpretation, applying it to Philippians 2:5-11. They have summarized the steps to interpretation in a chart that will be useful every time you prepare a lesson or sermon. And, you will find helpful workbook features for hands on experience

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About the Author

George H. Guthrie, author of Read the Bible for Life, is the Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He helped establish and is now a Senior Fellow at UnionÕs Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, which is committed to promoting sound Bible reading, study, and interpretation at the grassroots level of the church. Guthrie has also participated in developing or revising several popular Bible translations including the HCSB, English Standard Version, and New Living Translation.

David S. Dockery (Ph.D., University of Texas system) is President of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee where he has served since December, 1995. Dockery is the author or editor of over thirty books including Southern Baptist Consensus and Renewal, Renewing Minds, Biblical Interpretation Then and Now, Interpreting the New Testament, Theologians of the Baptist Tradition, Shaping a Christian Worldview; Holman Bible Handbook, Foundations for Biblical Interpretation; Southern Baptists and American Evangelicals; New Dimensions in Evangelical Thought, and Christian Scripture: An Evangelical Perspective on Inspiration, Authority and Interpretation. He is a consulting editor for Christianity Today and serves on several editorial boards for a variety of periodicals and publishing houses.  Dockery has served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, as well as the Consortium for Global Education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Holman Reference (May 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805428585
• ISBN-13: 978-0805428582
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome and highly recommended "how to" reading, December 6, 2004

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This review is from: Holman Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Your Journey Begins Here (Paperback)

The collaboration of David S. Dockery (President of Union University, Jackson, Tennessee) and George H. Guthrie (Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible and Chairman of the Department of Christian Studies, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee), The Holman Guide To Interpreting The Bible sets forth the basics of interpreting, applying, and communication the Word of God in teaching and preaching. Enhanced with a mentoring session with the authors, the reader is shown the steps to interpretation, applying it to Philippians 2:5-1. Utilizing the format of a chart, the authors have summarized the steps to interpretation and presentation that will prove a useful and practical template for preparing any biblically based lesson or sermon. The Holman Guide To Interpreting The Bible is a welcome and highly recommended "how to" reading -- especially for anyone charged with the responsibility for instructing a Sunday School class or addressing a Christian congregation.

5.0 out of 5 stars bible study, September 28, 2011

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This review is from: Holman Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Your Journey Begins Here (Paperback)

This book has been a tremendous help in learning more on how to study and prepare for teaching. We also used it as a resource for teaching a class on this exact subject matter, and saving money to purchase 10 books is always a plus..