This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the genre of each part if you want to hear what God has to say to us today. This post looks at how to read Psalms. What Are Psalms? In the Bible the Psalms are a category all their own. …
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the different genres of the Bible if you want to hear what God has to say to us today. This post looks at how to read poetry in the Bible. “When was the last time you visited your local …
This is part of our series on genre in the Bible. You need to understand the different genres in the Bible if you want to hear what God has to say to us today. This post looks at Wisdom Literature and how to read wisdom books in the Bible. People in Bible times were …
Discover how understanding genre will help you read the Bible better. The Bible is like a library The Bible is like a library. In it, you’ll find stories, history, poems, letters, proverbs, visions, teaching—all different ways of getting to know God. These are called “genres.” We can see how God’s interacted with different people over …
Have you ever wondered “what Bible translation should I use?” or “why are there so many different translations of the Bible?” If you have then keep reading! Why do we have translations? Originally the Bible was written in Hebrew and Greek, with a little Aramaic. If you start looking for a Bible to read–online, in …
What is the King James Version? The most famous English translation of the Bible was made in 1611 and is known as the King James Version or the Authorized Version. It was commissioned by the English king, James I, and prepared by 47 translators, working together in groups. It is famous for its “majesty of …
Have you ever wondered how the Bible was compiled? Who decided what books and letters to include? If so keep reading! The “canon” of the Bible is what we use to measure what is authoritative. It means the list of books that have been authorized as speaking God’s word. The word “canon” means “ruler,” (as …
Where do you start reading the Bible? People have different reasons for reading the Bible. they want information to read “great books” curiousity. They know other people find it valuable and want to find out for themselves they want a devotional thought to see them through the day they’re serious about their Christian life. Many …
I can go to the library and pick up a book from my favourite author. I know that she wrote it, either on paper or on a computer, and then it was accepted and published by a publisher, who had it printed and shipped to the library. Complicated, but understandable. What if I pick up …
So just what is the “Bible”? What does your Bible look like? I had a surreal experience once. I was on a plane. In the window seat was a young man, probably in his twenties. He was wearing torn jeans. He pulled out of his backpack a large tattered paper-back, and started reading. In …
