A Little Book for New Bible Scholars (Little Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830851704 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 126 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Reynolds, associate professor of New Testament, Tyndale University College, Toronto)"Whether starting out in formal biblical studies as a freshman at a Christian college or completing a PhD in Old or New Testament, students of the Bible need to read this little gem of a book. Blomberg, distinguished professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary)"To snorkel or to dive? That is the question this little book asks its readers to consider. In a well-written and personally engaging reflection on the vocation of biblical studies, Richards,
Briones). He is a popular speaker and has authored and coauthored dozens of books and articles, including Paul Behaving Badly, A Little Book for New Bible Scholars, Rediscovering Jesus, Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, Rediscovering Paul, The Story of Israel, and Paul and First-Century Letter Writing. Early on in their ministry he and his wife Stacia were appointed as missio
Jack Messarra said Must Read for Bible Students!. This book is fantastic! Randy & Joey have condensed decades of wisdom into this 'little book.' It is absolutely worth your time to read it.. sojotheo said Essential Reading for Biblical Studies Enthusiasts Everywhere!. The world of biblical studies is both strange and dangerous at times. Many enter into the field with very different aspirations and dreams than when they leave. This can be due to a lack of guidance going into Seminary or a lack of mentorship exiting. A Little Book for New Bible Scholars by E. Randolph Richards and Joseph R. . Randy Richards and Joseph Dodson want to encourage new scholars Mitch Randy Richards and Joseph Dodson want to encourage new scholars in the field of biblical studies. There are daunting realities that lie before aspiring scholars, including the heat of research, the competition of publication, the need to know biblical (and non-biblical) languages, the temptations of pride and envy, etc. Richa
"Just as we should avoid knowledge without love," they write, "we should also avoid love without knowledge." Aimed at beginners, this concise overview offers a wealth of good advice, warns of potential pitfalls, and includes wisdom from a variety of other biblical scholars as well as stories from the authors' own long experience in the guild. But is passion enough? In A Little Book for New Bible Scholars, Randolph Richards and Joseph Dodson encourage young students of the Bible to add substance to their zealthe kind of substance that comes from the sweat and toil of hard study. Many young Bible scholars are passionate for the Scriptures. Full of warmth, humor, and an infectious love for Scripture, this book invites a new generation of young scholars to roll up their sleeves and dig into the complex, captivating world of the Bible.