Understanding and Applying the Bible [Paperback]

Robertson McQuilkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0802490913 | ISBN-13: 978-0802490919 | Edition: Rev Sub

A solid introduction to the ins and outs of biblical hermeneutics, without the intimidation that often accompanies this subject. With the help of this revised edition, pastors, students and laypersons need no prior knowledge of biblical exegesis to create their own Bible commentaries.

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About the Author

ROBERTSON McQUILKIN served as the third president of Columbia International University from 1968 to 1990 and currently serves as the president emeritus. He resigned from the presidency to care for his wife, Muriel, who had reached the stage of Alzheimer's disease in which she needed full-time care. Prior to coming president of CIU, McQuilkin served as headmaster of Ben Lippen School, then for 12 years as a missionary in Japan. McQuilkin's writings have appeared in numerous journals and periodicals. Among the books he has published are Understanding and Applying the Bible, Five Smooth Stones, Life in the Spirit, A Promise Kept, An Introduction to Biblical Ethics, and The Great Omission. In 2003 McQuilkin married Deborah Jones Sink. Between them, Robertson and Deborah have nine children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; Rev Sub edition (January 9, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802490913
• ISBN-13: 978-0802490919
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #594,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A help for hermeneutics, July 25, 2002

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Chris Watson (Glendale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding and Applying the Bible (Paperback)

Need help understanding what the Bible says? This book is the basics of Hermeneutics (the science of interpretation). It reviews all biblical genres of literature including poetry, prophesy, didactic, and narratives. Also, interpretation is not finished until the interpreter has applied the truths to his own life. This book also shows you how to rightly divide the word of truth in proper application to yourself.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!, July 30, 2001

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Mark Mahaffey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Understanding and Applying the Bible (Paperback)

I used this text in a biblical hermenuetics course at my college, and it was one of the most satisfying and meaningful courses I have taken. McQuilkin's book was the basis of it. Clear, insightful, and delightfully correct! Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on Understanding Scripture, June 7, 2007

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mtbcpastor (Lebanon, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding and Applying the Bible (Paperback)

The author helps the reader rightly divide the Word of God and understand what the human author of Scripture is trying to say. The idea is that if the Bible is the final authority, we must find out exactly what it is saying. If we misinterpret the Bible, we become the final authority. Very good stuff for teachers, preachers, and even laymen.