{"product_id":"seven-things-i-wish-christians-knew-about-the-bible-9780310538851","title":"Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is a short and readable introduction to the Bible--its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important \"things\" about this unique book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow the Bible was put together;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat \"inspiration\" means;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow the Bible is true;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy the Bible needs to be rooted in history;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeven Things\u003c\/em\u003e presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael F. Bird\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Zondervan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.09h x 5.04w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780310538851\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBird, Michael F.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eMichael F. Bird (PhD, University of Queensland) is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College, Australia. He is the author of numerous scholarly and popular books on the New Testament and theology, including \u003cem\u003eEvangelical Theology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e, and with N. T. Wright, \u003cem\u003e?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Testament in Its World\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Michael F. Bird \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48351875301533,"sku":"9780310538851","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9a62b210-b5fd-4836-ba68-5be31cf45aa8.jpg?v=1779983266","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/seven-things-i-wish-christians-knew-about-the-bible-9780310538851","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}