Biblical Studies Books

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Paperback)
by (shelved 86 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.13 — 13,497 ratings — published 1981
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The New Testament and the People of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #1) The New Testament and the People of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #1)
by (shelved 80 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.40 — 2,764 ratings — published 1991
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The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series) The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)
by (shelved 68 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.23 — 4,517 ratings — published 2009
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Exegetical Fallacies Exegetical Fallacies (Paperback)
by (shelved 59 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.21 — 3,001 ratings — published 1983
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The Resurrection of the Son of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #3) The Resurrection of the Son of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #3)
by (shelved 59 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.53 — 2,185 ratings — published 2003
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The Art of Biblical Narrative The Art of Biblical Narrative (Paperback)
by (shelved 56 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,686 ratings — published 1981
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Jesus and the Victory of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #2) Jesus and the Victory of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #2)
by (shelved 56 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.43 — 2,015 ratings — published 1992
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Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony (Hardcover)
by (shelved 51 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,215 ratings — published 2006
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Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 3.93 — 20,346 ratings — published 2005
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The Prophetic Imagination The Prophetic Imagination (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.33 — 4,645 ratings — published 1978
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The Unseen Realm The Unseen Realm (Hardcover)
by (shelved 47 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.49 — 6,725 ratings — published 2015
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An Introduction to the New Testament An Introduction to the New Testament (Hardcover)
by (shelved 47 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.14 — 2,272 ratings — published 1992
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Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels (Paperback)
by (shelved 46 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.47 — 3,038 ratings — published 2007
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The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2–3 and the Human Origins Debate The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2–3 and the Human Origins Debate (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,827 ratings — published 2010
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Scripture and the Authority of God: How to Read the Bible Today Scripture and the Authority of God: How to Read the Bible Today (Hardcover)
by (shelved 41 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.06 — 2,863 ratings — published 2005
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Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.31 — 7,569 ratings — published 2012
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Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.31 — 343 ratings — published 1989
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The Moral Vision of the New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics The Moral Vision of the New Testament: A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,611 ratings — published 1996
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The Theology of the Book of Revelation (New Testament Theology) The Theology of the Book of Revelation (New Testament Theology)
by (shelved 38 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.37 — 1,129 ratings — published 1993
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Paul: A Biography Paul: A Biography (ebook)
by (shelved 36 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.34 — 6,349 ratings — published 2018
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Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 35 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.42 — 5,940 ratings — published 2020
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Paul and the Faithfulness of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #4) Paul and the Faithfulness of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, #4)
by (shelved 35 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.47 — 567 ratings — published 2013
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The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.19 — 2,012 ratings — published 2004
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Paul: In Fresh Perspective Paul: In Fresh Perspective (Hardcover)
by (shelved 35 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,355 ratings — published 2005
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How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels (Hardcover)
by (shelved 34 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.25 — 3,399 ratings — published 2012
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Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.25 — 792 ratings — published 2006
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The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.19 — 946 ratings — published 1964
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Reflections on the Psalms Reflections on the Psalms (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 3.93 — 9,335 ratings — published 1958
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Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar (Hardcover)
by (shelved 33 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.26 — 2,818 ratings — published 1993
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What Saint Paul Really Said: Was Paul of Tarsus the Real Founder of Christianity? What Saint Paul Really Said: Was Paul of Tarsus the Real Founder of Christianity? (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 3.96 — 1,127 ratings — published 1997
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Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible (Volume 15) (New Studies in Biblical Theology) Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible (Volume 15) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
by (shelved 33 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,052 ratings — published 2003
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Introduction to Biblical Interpretation Introduction to Biblical Interpretation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 3.95 — 1,024 ratings — published 1993
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The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.06 — 4,622 ratings — published 2008
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Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,922 ratings — published 2001
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Jesus and the Gospels Jesus and the Gospels (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.20 — 903 ratings — published 1997
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Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.31 — 15,547 ratings — published 2007
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Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.22 — 945 ratings — published 1969
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The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,956 ratings — published 1943
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The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.37 — 1,404 ratings — published 2006
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Justification: God's Plan & Paul's Vision Justification: God's Plan & Paul's Vision (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.01 — 1,629 ratings — published 2009
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New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors New Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors (Paperback)
by (shelved 28 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.15 — 930 ratings — published 2002
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Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,451 ratings — published 2005
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The Gospel According to John The Gospel According to John (Hardcover)
by (shelved 27 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.59 — 1,340 ratings — published 1990
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Who Wrote the Bible? Who Wrote the Bible? (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.12 — 6,395 ratings — published 1987
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The Art of Biblical Poetry The Art of Biblical Poetry (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.11 — 473 ratings — published 1985
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The Prophets The Prophets (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.40 — 1,337 ratings — published 1962
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We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry We Become What We Worship: A Biblical Theology of Idolatry (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as biblical-studies)
avg rating 4.32 — 611 ratings — published 2008
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“The first motivation could be called political: If you can't or won't understand the Bible, others surely will interpret it for you. The second could be called cultural or literary: Within this culture you can't be fully literature or creative, artistically or rhetorically, without an acquaintance with the Bible. But now we come to the third and most personal reason: You also can't be spiritually mature or wise simply by rejecting the Bible as oppressive. The oppressive uses of the Bible are real, but unless you learn to understand that there are other readings possible, the Bible will, indeed, simply continue to be a source of oppression for you, and not a source of inspiration, liberation, creation, and even exultation as you understand anew for yourself, at a deep and less literal level.”
John A. Buehrens, Understanding the Bible: An Introduction for Skeptics, Seekers, and Religious Liberals

“God is the God of the entire cosmos; God has to do with every creature, and every creature has to do with God, whether they recognize it or not.”
Terence E. Fretheim, God and World in the Old Testament: A Relational Theology of Creation

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