Building Blocks for Bible Study: Laying a Foundation for Life

At its most basic level, good Bible study does not require a seminary education or work in original languages. Verkruyse writes a readable step by step approach to Bible study. Basic tools, such as a concordance and commentary, are introduced and explained. For an individual or study group wanting a simple introduction to sound Bible study, this book tops my list. For more in depth study into genre of writing, historical milieu, complexities related to original languages, and such a much more detailed text would be needed.

If you have ever read the Bible and feel like you have missed something, Building Blocks for Bible Study will help. It is a basic and fundamental tool to aid you in your study of the Bible. The Bible was written for all people to understand and this book will bring belief back to that statement. Before you preach, teach, or simply study: read this book! Anyone interested in understanding the Bible should apply these few principles to their study of God's Word.

This book is a must buy for any new pupil of the Bible. It teaches how to thoroughly analyze a passage of Scripture through study of background, context, grammer, and word choice (diction). The book also addresses Biblical tools, such as Bible atlases, dictionaries, concordances, and commentaries. This is an excellent book for anyone, especially those who are just beginning to learn the truths of God's word. This book would also serve as an excellent text for a quarterly sunday school class.