How (Not) to Read the Bible

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Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy-Sounding Parts of Scripture

By Dan Kimball

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How (Not) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball addresses common doubts and questions that arise when reading the Bible today, such as concerns about sexism, violence, slavery, and the relationship between faith and science. The book offers step-by-step guidance to help readers understand and interpret difficult and controversial passages. Kimball uses stories, illustrations, and relatable cultural references to make the Bible more accessible, providing explanations that affirm the text's relevance and spiritual value for both believers and sceptics.
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How (Not) to Read the Bible

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Ideal for Christians seeking clarity on challenging Bible passages, young adults exploring their faith, sceptics questioning biblical authority, and parents wanting to support their teenagers' spiritual journey.

In How (Not) to Read the Bible, pastor and bestselling author Dan Kimball tackles one of the most pressing apologetic challenges of the twenty-first-century church--how do we read and interpret the Bible? He looks at five of the most common challenges, including questions about science, violence, and the treatment of women.

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Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith

For centuries, the Bible was called "the Good Book," a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says.

How (Not) to Read the Bible tackles big questions like:

Does the Bible degrade women?
Is the Bible anti-science?
How could a loving God command such violence in the Old Testament?
Does the Bible endorse slavery?

Bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to tackle many of the real questions that people wrestle with when reading the Bible and how to make sense of many of the more difficult and disturbing Bible passages.

Filled with fun stories, visual illustrations, and memes reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for anyone—Christians and doubters alike—who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible.

Yes, there are puzzling and disturbing Bible passages... But there are explanations!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This book is praised as a timely and important resource for fostering faith and understanding. Dr Derwin L. Gray highlights how it reveals the beauty of Jesus through thoughtful reading, while Frank Turek commends it for helping readers tackle biblical difficulties that often discourage young people. The book is recommended for families to study together and is considered a valuable scholarly and accessible guide for addressing modern doubts about Scripture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310254188

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 December 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Zondervan

Contributors:

Foreword by Sean McDowell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 448g

Pages: 336

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Dan Kimball Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Dan Kimball is the author of several books on leadership, church, and culture. He is on staff at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California, and is a professor at George Fox University. He enjoys comic art, Ford Mustangs, and punk and rockabilly music. His passion is to see the church and Christians follow and represent Jesus in the world with love, intelligence, and creativity. His website and blog are at www.dankimball.com. Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, especially young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support of a biblical worldview. Sean is an assistant professor in Biola University's Christian Apologetics program and the resident scholar for Summit California. A regular speaker for organizations like Focus on the Family, the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Youth Specialties, among others, Sean is the author, co-author, or editor of over eighteen books and is a frequent guest on radio shows like Family Life Today and Point of View.

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