{"product_id":"reading-the-bible-a-literary-guide-to-scripture-paperback","title":"Reading the Bible: A Literary Guide to Scripture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam C. Creasy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to read the Bible as literature and fall in love with God's Word.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all want to read the Bible verse-by-verse, cover-to-cover, but what happens when you can't get past Leviticus or bog down and quit in Chronicles? How can you make the journey through the Bible spring to life with unforgettable characters, drama, and glittering poetry and prose?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eReading the Bible: A Literary Guide to Scripture\u003c\/em\u003e, Dr. Bill Creasy leads you on an unforgettable adventure book-by-book, Genesis through Revelation. Stemming from his popular course at UCLA, \u003cem\u003eThe English Bible as Literature\u003c\/em\u003e, this work delves deeply into the text of the Bible, unveiling its rich literary genres and ancient Near Eastern origins. Recognized as among the top two percent of educators in the U.S., Creasy challenges the notion that the Bible is simply an anthology, instead revealing it as a collection of 'little books' that warrant meticulous exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book you will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the Bible as a unified literary work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage each book of the Bible in its proper literary genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet biblical characters as unique people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the subtle techniques of scriptural storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the drama of redemption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the aim of nurturing \"knowledgeable readers of Scripture\" who can both comprehend and apply its teachings within their own life, \u003cem\u003eReading the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e serves as an indispensable guide for those seeking a profound understanding of the world's most influential text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book and its companion, \u003cem\u003eReading the Bible Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e, are perfect for group Bible study programs in churches, schools, and seminaries!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 592\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.47 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966805475629,"sku":"9780310169086","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/BM4dbKF8Zx9780310169086.webp?v=1775539088","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/reading-the-bible-a-literary-guide-to-scripture-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}