Hidden In Plain Sight: Finding Wisdom and Meaning in the Parts of the Bible Most People Skip - Softcover

Seevers, Boyd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764208721 ISBN 13: 9780764208720

Publisher: Bethany House, 2012

Synopsis

Discover Nuggest of Truth Hidden in the Lesser-Known Parts of the BibleChristians who attempt to read the entire Bible often get stuck when they come to the genealogies, lists of numbers, and confusing prophecies. They wonder, Do I have to read the whole thing? Trusted Bible scholar Boyd Seevers shows how to appreciate and even enjoy those difficult passages. He gives examples of the hidden treasures in some of the lesser-known sections of the Bible and then shows readers how to unlock difficult passages on their own. This book will reveal why God included these parts, breathe new life into Bible reading, and help readers connect to God in new ways.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Discover Nuggets of Truth Hidden in the Bible
Does your mind start to wander when you come to the genealogies, lists of numbers, and confusing prophecies in the Bible? Have you ever wondered Why did God include all these obscure laws? Trusted Bible scholar Boyd Seevers uncovers the hidden treasures in some of the lesser-known sections of the Bible. For example, he reveals what heads and horns and beasts symbolize in the apocalyptic prophecies and why there's a law in Deuteronomy that roofs must have walls around them. Once you understand why God included the seemingly uninteresting or difficult passages and how to unlock them on your own, your Bible study will come alive and you'll connect to God in new ways.

Includes discussion questions to help your small group get the most out of their Bible reading.

About the Author:

Dr. Boyd Seevers is Professor of Old Testament Studies at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Seevers studied and lived in Israel for eight years. He has presented papers at numerous national conferences and has published more than one hundred articles. Boyd and his wife, Karen, live near Minneapolis, Minnesota, with their four children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bethany House
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0764208721
• ISBN 13: 9780764208720
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192