What word comes to mind when you think of the Bible?
Some think of sacred, holy words—words of truth, comfort, and inspiration. Some think of words indicating confusion, question, and doubt. Others think of words of exclusion, bigotry, and restrictive laws. And a growing number of people prefer not to think about it at all.
“To note that the religious culture of our region is changing is no newsflash, nor is it to observe how the emerging context demands new skills in our clergy and lay leaders. The place of the Bible, however, remains central to Christian faith and ministry.
A series for Catholics, Protestants, and all inquirers.
Exploring The Bible: The Dickinson Series by Rev. Anne Robertson is a reliable, up to date, and accessible introduction to the Bible. Anne Robertson is a superb teacher, imaginative and well informed. Handling controverted issues such as inspiration, inerrancy, and historicity with learning and good sense, she guides her readers directly into the spiritual riches of both Testaments.
There has been an unmet need...until now!
"Preparation for ministry is a multifaceted endeavor, and no more important aspect is there for those going into congregations than learning to teach the Bible well to adults. Biblical literacy is a crying need in the churches. Seminary students schooled in Biblical Studies are often ill-equipped to make what they know accessible to laypersons.
This excellent tool can turn every Bible reader into a Bible teacher
"This is an invaluable gift to the Church of Jesus Christ!
"How do we bring the Bible to seekers in our de-churched culture? One answer is Exploring the Bible: The Dickinson Series. Stimulating, challenging, and inspirational, Exploring the Bible prepares disciples of Jesus Christ to answer questions from those who know little or nothing about the Bible. I wish I'd had this series in my library when I started my pastoral ministry nearly 40 years ago.
Helps the Reader Understand Why All This Matters In Our Present World
Information, wit and humor
"Combining solid information with wit and humor, this series is an ideal tool for any church community wishing to attain a deeper understanding of the Bible, its origins, and its significance for today."
Justo L. González
Retired Professor of Historical Theology and author of the History of Christian Thought
New endorsement for Exploring the Bible by Harvey Cox!
"Here is the most readable, complete, fair and accurate aid to the study of the Bible now available. I recommend it highly."
Dr. Harvey Cox (Author of The Future of Faith)
Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School
"A grand introduction to Scripture"
We are delighted to add the endorsement of Bishop Will Willimon to our growing list of testimonials.
Course adoptions are happening both here and abroad!
Christians and Muslims study the Bible together in Lebanon.
For the 2013-14 academic year, What Is the Bible? was adopted for use in both small groups and regular Bible classes at Haigazian University in Beirut, Lebanon.
LITERACY
UNDERSTANDING
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