A General Introduction to the Bible by Norman L. Geisler (1986-08-03)
A General Introduction to the Bible: From Ancient Tablets to Modern Translations <p><strong>What does the word "Bible" mean? Who wrote the Bible? Has it changed over time? Why are there so many translations?</strong></p><p><em>A General Introduction to the Bible</em> answers these questions and more. Without becoming too technical for the average layperson, David Ewert surveys the history, formation, transmission, and translation of the Christian Bible in an informative and captivating way.</p><p>Topics include:</p><ul><li>Meaning of "Bible" and the naming of biblical books</li><li>Transmission of sacred scriptures</li><li>The thousand-year story of the English Bible</li><li>Bible organization</li><li>Development of biblical languages</li><li>Canon of the testaments</li><li>Extracanonical books</li><li>Early versions of the Bible</li><li>Choosing a translation</li></ul><p>Features include:</p><ul><li>Photographs of ancient texts, Bible pages, key individuals, and settings</li><li>Maps and charts that show the development of languages, textual families, and the relationship of various translations and revisions</li><li>Suggested readings and an extensive glossary and index</li></ul><p>From ancient tablets to modern translations—God&apos;s Word to humanity has been profoundly impacting the world for several millennia. And after learning about its fascinating history, your appreciation for the Bible will surely increase even more.  </p> The Bible: Its Origin, Nature & Collection (NGIM Guide to Bible Doctrine Book 1) This is a popular introduction to the study of the doctrine of the Bible firmly rooted in the <br>evangelical tradition. Each chapter covers an area of the doctrine of the Bible, stresses its basis, doctrinal importance and interconnectedness to formulating a Christian view of the Bible and other doctrines. The study questions provided help reinforce the material and make it usable even for a formal study of the Bible’s nature. It is ideal for personal study or in groups for the home, church, school or ministry environment. Zondervan Handbook to the Bible by David and Pat Alexander (2011-09-26) The Art of Argument "My chief objection to a quarrel," Chesterton wrote, "is that it ends a good argument."<br><br>Junior high aged students will argue (and sometimes quarrel), but they won't argue well without good training. Young teens are also targeted by advertisers with a vengeance. From billboards to commercials to a walk down the mall, fallacious arguments are everywhere you look. The Art of Argument was designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance and purpose at a time when he has a penchant for the "why" and "how". It is designed to equip and sharpen young minds as they live, play, and grow in this highly commercial culture. This course teaches students to recognize and identify twenty-eight informal fallacies, and the eye-catching text includes over sixty slick and clever, “phony advertisements” for items from blue jeans to pick-up trucks, which apply the fallacies to a myriad of real life situations.<br><br>This text comes in a workbook format with clear explanations and many updated illustrations and examples to insure understanding and mastery. The text aims at the practical application of the informal fallacies through an analysis of current social, commercial and political issues, which are discussed and evaluated. This practical application should insure that students continue to evaluate arguments, detect fallacies and reason well long after the course is completed.<br><br>Students master 28 fallacies (such as begging the question, the straw man, ad hominen, et al) by studying many pertinent examples. The text features a variety of:<br><br> Dialogues<br> Worksheets<br> Real-World Applications<br> Phony Advertisements<br> Dialectic Discussion Questions<br> Tests<br> Fun extras such as a humorous skit for students to perform, and the famous short story, Love is a Fallacy by Max Shulman<br><br>The Art of Argument has been revised to include:<br><br> Improved chapter and unit organization for greater ease of use<br> Fallacy explanations rewritten for clarity<br> Many added and updated examples<br> Ten new and revised advertisement illustrations<br><br>Parents and teachers beware--students may use these skills against you! I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist Crossway The Old Testament in the New: A Contribution to Biblical Criticism and Interpretation Franklin Classics End Times Fiction: A Biblical Consideration Of The Left Behind Theology Used Book in Good Condition Brand: Thomas Nelson Strong's Concise Concordance And Vine's Concise Dictionary Of The Bible Two Bible Reference Classics In One Handy Volume Thomas Nelson Experiencing the Presence of God: Teachings from the Book of Hebrews Bethany House Publishers The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series) Thomas Nelson