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| How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth | 
 enlarge | Authors: Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart
Publisher: Zondervan
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 909
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3rd
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Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0310246040
Dewey Decimal Number: 220.61
UPC: 025986246044
EAN: 9780310246046
Publication Date: November 1, 2003
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 If I could recommend just one book, this would be it. April 13, 2007
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I wish that I had read, "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth" twenty years ago. Besides the Bible, this might be the most useful book that you will ever read in your Christian walk.
The authors - one a New Testament scholar and one an Old Testament scholar - both of which have written some very good commentaries previously, break down the the task of making the best use of your Bible study time. While both authors have great insight, they make their points in a very clear, easy to understand way. They show the importance of context (historical and literary), the different types of writing in Scripture and how to approach them, and other practical tips on how to get the most out of your Bible reading time. They even give some pointers on what to look for when selecting a Bible translation. Though I disagree with their conclusions about the TNIV (I'm a NASB man myself) the translation information was still worth reading.
In summary, I wish I could give this book six stars. Despite having read the Bible daily for over twenty years, there were a lot of things that hadn't really occured to me until I read this fine book. The authors give a lot of real world insight on how to get the most out of reading the Bible. In the end, isn't that something that we all want? I liked it so much that I passed on my copy to a friend.
 It's okay ... March 21, 2007
8 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is a fairly good book. Fee & Stuart set forth some excellent concepts for studying the Bible. But you have to wade through their prejudices to find the concepts. As pointed out by a former reviewer, they really push the TNIV and NIV translations of the Bible. It's a fine translation, and I use the NIV as a tool for studying, but Fee & Stuart's book begins to read like an NIV commercial ... which gets very old - quick. This does not come as much of a surprise since Gordon Fee (according to Wikipedia) was a "member of the editorial board" for the NIV. So, it's my guess that he pushes the NIV for reasons other than scholarly ones.
All in all I would recommend the book for its fine insights as long you keep in mind the prejudices that they push.
Not so Much... March 13, 2007
8 out of 18 found this review helpful
I heard so much about this book online and heard it was the best.
Though this book is "good" there is a better one: Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks.
Gordon D. Fee's book is somewhat loose on his study - though concepts are "good" he encourages people to honestly study the bible using the TNIV (Today's New International Version) which is a "gender neutral" bible - where it says "man" it is , for the most part, changed to male and female. When clearly since Genesis God said He created Male and Female and called them "Man". The TNIV is not a horrible bible translation thought, it just is not what I would base my study on. IF I am doing to do some serious bible study - I want the closest translation to the original language I can get my hands on and that is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the NASB (New American Standard) I am sure any scholar would agree.
Moreover, Gordon seems to be somewhat "loose" on his theology as well, asking questions and leading you in a way that is not "exactly" biblically accurate. Though there are "Good" concepts in this book - that is really all it is used for, the concept part and not the "data" part.
Overall, I'd say pick up Howard Hendricks Book "Living by the Book" first then you might want to buy this.
Hands Down The Best Book Ever Writen On The Subject February 6, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
By far the very best book I have ever read about the crucial subject on how to interpret the Bible for all it's word. This book is worth its wight in gold! It is very much on the ball on top of it and it even defends itself from the hypocrisy of the intellectuals that say there is no God. Once you put your mind to it and practice all the exercises given you will know exactly what the Bible or Mighty God is saying, why, to who, but most important, how it applies to you! If you are seriously considering, truly knowing, how to read the Scriptures for your self, PLEASE purchase this book, and you, like I will not be able to put it down!
Great book February 1, 2007
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was easy to read and extremely helpful. If you want to have more meaningful bible study this book will help.
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