Asking Better Questions of the Bible, Marty Solomon
Asking Better Questions of the Bible, Marty Solomon
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Asking Better Questions of the Bible
A Guide for the Wounded, Wary, and Longing for More

Author: Marty Solomon

Narrator: Marty Solomon

Unabridged: 4 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: NavPress

Published: 02/07/2023


Synopsis

Too often when we come to the Bible, we settle for easy answers. We move quickly toward the allure of resolution. But when we ask the questions the Bible is asking, we will do these things instead:understand the Eastern perspective of words, numbers, and core principles like eternal life, truth, sin, and faithrecognize the literary devices and the reclamation of stories used in the Torahread the historical books both as inspiration and as cautionary talesinterpret the distinct genres in Wisdom Literature, such as psalms and proverbsdecipher the unique elements of prophetic literatureperceive the often tongue-in-cheek nature of the Gospel accountsview the New Testament letters as inspired, authoritative interpretation of the story of God

Reviews

Goodreads review by Conrade

The Bible has been the bestselling book in the publishing industry for many years. It is the most read, researched, studied, and referred to book since the invention of the printing press. Even today, it continues to be the book of books of all time. Despite the best intentions, many people still fi......more

Goodreads review by Ashley

2 chapters in and I just want to keep reading more. I love how Marty creates a safe space for for his readers to ask questions. I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey through the BEMA podcast and was elated to find out Marty was coming out with a book. Even more opportunities to continue building my r......more

Goodreads review by Joel

This work is liberating and so needed. It truly gives us a pathway to grasp a "high view" of Scripture without bending a knee to conservative fundamentalism. Marty's voice is so necessary in this conversation.......more

Goodreads review by John

This is a book I have anticipated for quite some time and I would say that it met my expectations. Marty writes in the same way he speaks: thoughtful and soft. His ability to handle delicate topics surrounding our traditions and the inspired Word makes this message much easier to process. I apprecia......more