Recommended Books
The following is a brief list of books that may be helpful in "getting" the Bible.
Bible Translations
- The Word of God in English by Leland Ryken
- Choosing a Bible: Understanding Bible Translation Differences by Leland Ryken
- Translating Truth: The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation by Grudem, Ryken, Collins, Poythress and Winter
- A User's Guide To Bible Translations: Making The Most Of Different Versions by David Dewey
How the Bible Came to Be
- The Canon of Scripture by F. F. Bruce
- The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance by Bruce Metzger
Studying the Bible
- How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart
- Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible by Duvall and Hays
- Living by the Book by Howard and William Hendricks
- How to Study the Bible by Kay Arthur
Understanding the Biblical Storyline
- God's Big Picture by Vaughn Roberts
- According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible by Graeme Goldsworthy
- How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Fee and Stuart
- Ryken's Bible Handbook by Leland Ryken
- 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders
- To Understand the Bible Look for Jesus: The Bible Student's Guide by Norman Geisler
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