"The true key to unlocking the secret of the Bible," according
to author E. James Dickey, "is found in biography." Some people
would approach the Bible from a doctrinal, sacramental, historical,
and archaeological point of view. Valid as these ways of
understanding this "magnificent treasure" known as the Bible are,
any or all of these measures "fall far short of encompassing the
whole content of the Bible."
The way to "embrace the totality of scripture and unlock the
mystery therein is through biography," according to the author. "No
other spiritual or religious documents in the world have this
element to it. Instead, dictums, commandments, sayings, maxims and
axioms dominate such writings. Valid as they are, the truly human
element is missing.
"Moreover, the relationship with the one, true God and with one
another is dictated by those words--be they inspired, revealed, or
fashioned. So, any relationship tends to become subservient to the
statements themselves. Thus, freedom is thwarted and throttled at
its very roots.
"It is true that biography often is somewhat sketchy throughout
the scriptures, but enough elements are there to portray a real
picture of the people involved. To look at the Bible from the
primary relationship with the one, true God of the whole universe
and with live human beings is the key to the scriptures. When
sincere, it will produce fruits beyond compare."
General
Imprint: |
Westbow Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2012 |
First published: |
April 2012 |
Authors: |
E. James Dickey
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
316 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4497-4617-9 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4497-4617-9 |
Barcode: |
9781449746179 |
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