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Understanding Your Bible in 15 Minutes a Day
Short, Friendly Beginner's Guide to the Bible
The Bible can be overwhelming. For those unfamiliar with this huge and ancient book, it's hard to even know where to begin. These short, digestible readings answer questions about where the Bible came from, what it's about, and why it matters. Daryl Aaron blends the knowledge of a college professor with the friendly, welcoming tone of a pastor. Broken into forty small chapters, this book is perfect for those who want quick and clear answers to their questions.
The Bible can be overwhelming. For those unfamiliar with this huge and ancient book, it's hard to even know where to begin. These short, digestible readings answer questions about where the Bible came from, what it's about, and why it matters. Daryl Aaron blends the knowledge of a college professor with the friendly, welcoming tone of a pastor. Broken into forty small chapters, this book is perfect for those who want quick and clear answers to their questions.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2012
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June 13, 2016
Age Appropriate For: All Ages
Best for Ages: 13 and up
Yes, this book is about the basics of the Bible. No, there wasn’t anything in here that surprised me. However, sometimes I need to just review the basics. I get so caught up in some of the minor points that I need to be reminded of what is truly important. This book helped me do it.
The next new believer I know, it addition to the Bible, I am going to hand them this book. It is very easy to use, has a lot of basic information, and all aligned with the Bible. Broken up into forty readings that will each take fifteen minutes or less, I can see this being a powerful resource. If they have a question about the Bible, there is an index for ease of use.
I personally found it a good reminder of the basics, seeped with solid facts from church history, what the Bible says about itself, and just practical common sense. I enjoyed reviewing some facts I had already known and learning some new ones, without feeling like I was being talked down to, or spoken to in a language only theologians can understand.
I highly recommend this book for new believers, those looking to understand the Bible better, or those who simply want to be reminded of the basics.
Best for Ages: 13 and up
Yes, this book is about the basics of the Bible. No, there wasn’t anything in here that surprised me. However, sometimes I need to just review the basics. I get so caught up in some of the minor points that I need to be reminded of what is truly important. This book helped me do it.
The next new believer I know, it addition to the Bible, I am going to hand them this book. It is very easy to use, has a lot of basic information, and all aligned with the Bible. Broken up into forty readings that will each take fifteen minutes or less, I can see this being a powerful resource. If they have a question about the Bible, there is an index for ease of use.
I personally found it a good reminder of the basics, seeped with solid facts from church history, what the Bible says about itself, and just practical common sense. I enjoyed reviewing some facts I had already known and learning some new ones, without feeling like I was being talked down to, or spoken to in a language only theologians can understand.
I highly recommend this book for new believers, those looking to understand the Bible better, or those who simply want to be reminded of the basics.
July 9, 2012
I read this a daily devotional. It provides some good insights. Many of his basic assumptions are quite different than mine. Good opportunity to see how someone else believes.
July 4, 2021
This book is a different kind of Bible study. It's designed for people who have never read the Bible for themselves, and is a high-level summary of what the Bible is, the different kinds of writing in the Bible, and suggests some basic study methods and principles.
The book is divided into 40 short chapters, each of which should take no more than ten minutes to read. As such, it could be read over a few hours or days, or one chapter at a time over 40 days (which would be a good way to get into the habit of daily Bible study).
It takes the reader through the main themes of the Bible, and is easy to read and understand. This is an excellent resource for a new Christian or someone new to regular Bible reading.
It also covers basic but important questions like what version to read, how the Bible was translated into English, and how we can read the Bible, learn Bible verses, and meditate on the Bible.
Overall, it's a solid background to the Bible for new Christians or those seeking to understand the historical background to the Bible and the Christian faith.
The book is divided into 40 short chapters, each of which should take no more than ten minutes to read. As such, it could be read over a few hours or days, or one chapter at a time over 40 days (which would be a good way to get into the habit of daily Bible study).
It takes the reader through the main themes of the Bible, and is easy to read and understand. This is an excellent resource for a new Christian or someone new to regular Bible reading.
It also covers basic but important questions like what version to read, how the Bible was translated into English, and how we can read the Bible, learn Bible verses, and meditate on the Bible.
Overall, it's a solid background to the Bible for new Christians or those seeking to understand the historical background to the Bible and the Christian faith.
July 23, 2017
A great read
This is a wonderfully concise tool to help one to develop a basic understanding of the importance of the Bible.
This is a wonderfully concise tool to help one to develop a basic understanding of the importance of the Bible.
April 2, 2020
Not what I expected
I thought this would explain the bible as you read through it but it is more an overview about themes and contrasting parts etc.
I thought this would explain the bible as you read through it but it is more an overview about themes and contrasting parts etc.
October 27, 2020
Great book about the Bible. Easy to read, both deep and understanable. Recommended
January 5, 2013
Would be a great discipleship tool and resource for new Christians.
May 21, 2013
Helpful book to reading and understanding the Bible.
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