what biblical writers can teach us about reading the Bible Graves, Michael 1973- creator author. text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, Michigan Baker Academic, a division of Baker Publishing Group c2021 2021 monographic eng

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ix, 230 p. : 23 cm "An expert in ancient exegesis shows that learning from the biblical writers makes us better interpreters and better teachers, more adept at discerning the meaning of the text for our modern world"-- Corporate and individual responsibility : individual responsibility within community obligations -- Insiders and outsiders : outside and inside exist, but invite the outsider to join -- Marriage, polygamy, and divorce : human well-being now, closeness to god as the ultimate goal -- Sacrificial offerings : devoting our lives fully to god, receiving the greater gift -- The afterlife : Old Testament hopes become reality in Jesus -- Biblical interpretation then and now. Michael Graves. Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-196) and indexes. Criticism, interpretation, etc BS511.3 .G73 2021 220.6 9781540962003 9781540964540 2021018961 LBSOR/DLC 210501 20230626083317.0 22029193 eng