The Bible Says So!: From Simple Answers to Insightful Understanding

Edwin D. Freed; Jane F. Roberts

Is it possible to apply teachings from the Bible to our world today, given the vast differences between biblical times and ours? Biblical passages are often taken out of context and interpreted to support a particular viewpoint or justify a particular action. The Bible Says So! examines the origins of well-known biblical stories - from Adam and Eve, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel, to the birth of Jesus, his resurrection and the writings of St Paul. The book argues that the meaning of these stories becomes apparent when we read between the lines, using the techniques of biblical scholars. The Bible Says So! explores the original intentions of the biblical writers in their particular context and examines key biblical values. The book does justice to the origins of the biblical text, whilst also affirming the relevance of the Bible today.

"This clear, comprehensive, easy-to-read volume sums up much of the twentieth-century's work in historical critical studies on the Bible."

Source: Choice

"It challenges the simplistic assertion that 'The Bible says so' by illustrating the complexity and ambiguity of what the Bible actually does say - Freed has produced an interesting and thought-provoking book aimed at a general audience.'"

Source: Journal for the Study of the New Testament

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