Knowing The Scriptures: Rules And Methods Of Bible Study (1910) - Hardcover

Pierson, Arthur Tappan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1166672336 ISBN 13: 9781166672331

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Knowing The Scriptures: Rules And Methods Of Bible Study is a book written by Arthur Tappan Pierson and published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the Bible and provides readers with a set of rules and methods for studying the scriptures. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Bible study. The author begins by outlining the importance of studying the Bible and provides readers with a brief history of the scriptures. He then goes on to discuss the various translations of the Bible and provides tips on how to choose the best translation for one's needs. Pierson also covers the different genres of the Bible, including poetry, prophecy, and history, and provides readers with guidance on how to interpret each type of writing. He also discusses the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context of the Bible and provides readers with tools for doing so. Throughout the book, Pierson emphasizes the importance of prayer and meditation in Bible study and provides readers with practical advice on how to incorporate these practices into their study routine. He also encourages readers to approach the Bible with an open mind and a willingness to learn, rather than simply seeking to confirm preconceived notions or beliefs. Overall, Knowing The Scriptures: Rules And Methods Of Bible Study is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible. The book provides readers with a solid foundation in the principles of Bible study and equips them with the tools they need to approach the scriptures with confidence and clarity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Arthur Tappan Pierson (18371911), was an American Presbyterian pastor with a wide and varied transatlantic ministry that made him famous in Scotland and England. This pioneer of fundamentalism preached over 13,000 sermons in his lifetime, delivered Bible lectures in venues like Moody Bible Institute, and penned over fifty books. He served as a consulting editor for the original Scofield Reference Bible (1909) for his friend, C. I. Scofield and counted as friends such men as D. L. Moody, George Mller, Adoniram Judson Gordon, and C. H. Spurgeon (whom he succeeded in the pulpit of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London).

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1166672336
• ISBN 13: 9781166672331
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 466