How to Read Your Bible

The author's have adopted an unlikely (but highly successful) approach to this book--part novel, part instruction manual. It answered so many of my questions, things I asked professors but never received a straight answer on (like cannonization). Honestly, if you're considering buying this book, do so. You really won't regret it. I was both challenged and an encouraged by it!

The Sanfords have provided an excellent "driver's ed" course for getting into the Bible. This is the answer for those who hear the admonition to "read your Bible" but lack Bible study skills and an understanding of Biblical history. The imaginary narrative about college students reading the Bible reminds us that even this age group can be tooled to understand and apply scripture. The Sanfords also give helpful book summaries, pull out key verses, and add helpful diagrams and charts. The final pages offer suggestions for personalizing the Bible plus several charts for reading through the Bible. Whether bought for personal use or group study, this book will help you achieve a goal of reading through-and understanding-the Bible.

As a college professor and pastor I have read more than twenty books on how to study the Bible. This is the first book to put so many practical helps into such a conversational style. The realistic dialogue between the friends in this book guides the reader through answers to real questions people ask about the Bible. The "snapshot" sections and tables are well-thought out and stategically placed. They make the chapters the most comprehensive and reader-friendly to date. The "15 minute" reading plan makes Bible study feasible for busy people. I'm recommending this book to my students. Dr. Marty Trammell, Corban College

This book addresses many of the "reasons" used for not reading the Bible in its entirety, challenging the reader to reexamine their spiritual life in a personal way. How to Read Your Bible can aid in spiritual growth when Scripture reading becomes a daily part of life-providing a brief synopsis of each book in the Bible along with a guide to help personalize what you're reading in a life-changing and applicable way. Whether you've studied the Bible cover to cover many times or you've just picked it up, grab a copy of How to Read Your Bible, an excellent companion for the duration of your reading journey. This year, resolve to daily Scripture reading-the Sanford's have included four easy to use reading plans-pick one, use it, and read your Bible!