Synopsis: What does it mean to take the Bible seriously? This
introductory book explores how Scripture itself gives us the
resources to read it wisely. First, it looks at the basic questions
of reading in context--historical, literary, and theological--and
understanding the significance of the two-testament structure of
the Christian Bible. Then it looks at how the Bible can itself
contribute to shaping a wise doctrine of Scripture. Finally, it
considers some of the many hermeneutical perspectives that
contribute to reading the Bible wisely. New to this revised edition
are chapters addressing the significance of the Old Testament, the
performative function of Scripture, and how reading Scripture
actually helps form the reader. The aim throughout is to explore
key questions critical to the task of reading the Bible generously,
constructively, and in a comprehensible way, without
oversimplifying core theological issues. Endorsements: "Reading and
interpreting the Bible is both necessary and challenging. Richard
Briggs turns his masterly hand to this and provides an excellent
introduction and guide. Writing in an engaging and reflective
style, he covers a good deal of ground expertly and accessibly and
makes available to the reader his own wisdom and insight. Take
Richard as your wise guide in this adventure of faith " -Ian Paul
St. John's College, Nottingham "Briggs both thinks and writes
wisely. He draws deeply on scholarly resources, lucidly
synthesizing crucial ideas from a variety of academic
sub-disciplines, while nimbly avoiding the academic tendency to
become embroiled in technical jargon and remaining alert to the
experience of curious believers encountering the Bible. Readers
will absorb a great deal of learning and wisdom with astonishingly
little effort and will find their experience of reading the Bible
transformed." -Maria Poggi Johnson University of Scranton "With
wit, sophistication, and engaging prose, Briggs cuts away much of
the dry rot in biblical studies that threatens to the keep the
Bible from actually being useful in the church. This book takes
Scripture seriously and has taught me that too often attempts to do
so fall short because they rely on 'methods.' Finally, something
readable to give to Christian friends and family members who ask
for a good book on how to interpret the Bible." -Joel N. Lohr
Trinity Western University "Written with warmth, wit, and wisdom,
Reading the Bible Wisely is a much-needed encouragement to let
Scripture be Scripture--in reading it, thinking about it, and
living it. -Antony Billington London Institute for Contemporary
Christianity "Richard Briggs offers a series of test cases by which
to examine the meaning of biblical texts and the issues involved in
their theological interpretation. Paying close attention to the
assumptions we bring to Scripture and how it transforms our
understanding, Briggs writes with a perceptive eye for detail, an
unostentatious but profound and rigorous scholarship, and a
sparkling, evocative style. A must for anyone wanting to grow in
their appreciation of God's Word today." -Richard Harvey All
Nations College, United Kingdom Author Biography: Richard S. Briggs
is Lecturer in Old Testament and Director of Biblical Studies at
Cranmer Hall, St. John's College, Durham University, England, where
he teaches Old Testament. He is the author of Words in Action:
Speech Act Theory and Biblical Interpretation (2001) and The
Virtuous Reader: Old Testament Narrative and Interpretive Virtue
(2010).
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