Opening the Book of Faith: Lutheran Insights for Bible Study

by Diane Jacobson, Stanley N. Olson, Mark Allan Powell

Overview

Opening the Book of Faith is an invitation to experience the Bible as a book of faith. It provides an introduction to the Bible and Lutheran perspectives that guide understanding of Scripture. This book explores four methods of Bible study, then applies each method to four Scripture texts. Two assessment tools also aid reflection and discussion about Bible usage, needs, and hopes.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780806680569
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	04/01/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Diane Jacobson is director of the Book of Faith Initiative for the ELCA. She is professor emeritus of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she taught 1982-2010. She co-authored Opening the Book of Faith:Lutheran Insights for Bible Study (2008) and served on the consulting board and as a contributor to Lutheran Study Bible (2009). She is, first and foremost, a lover ofScripture. "I'm in love with this Book,"; she says. "My calling is to teach Scripture for the sake of God"s world, and to invite others into the wonders and rewards of exploring the Bible together.";Dr. Mark Allan Powell is a Lutheran pastor and Bible professor at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio. He is also one of the authors of Opening the Book of Faith.

Table of Contents

Preface

God's Powerful Book

How Can Lutheran Insights Open Up the Bible?

The Word of God

Sola Scriptura

Understanding the Bible

Five Key Lutheran Principles

How Can the Bible Be Studied?

Devotional Reading

Historical Reading

Literary Reading

Lutheran Theological Reading

Four Bible Studies

Study 1: Exodus 3:1-15

Study 2: Jeremiah 1:4-19

Study 3: John 8:31-36

Study 4: Romans 7:15-25a

Endnotes

Book of Faith Assessment Tools

''Where Can I Begin?'' Individual Assessment

''Where Can We Begin?'' Group Assessment