A Little Book for New Bible Scholars (Little Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (651 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830851704 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 126 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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He serves as an associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and as an itinerate speaker with Transform Ministries in Houston, Texas. He and Stacia reside in Palm Beach, Florida.Joseph R. Dodson also teaches courses at Eternity Bible College in Simi Valley, California, and Ecola Bible School in Cannon Beach, Oregon. He is the author of The 'Powers' of Personification: Rhetorical Purpose in the 'Book of Wisdom' and the L
"Must Read for Bible Students!" according to Jack Messarra. This book is fantastic! Randy & Joey have condensed decades of wisdom into this 'little book.' It is absolutely worth your time to read it.. Essential Reading for Biblical Studies Enthusiasts Everywhere! sojotheo The world of biblical studies is both strange and dangerous at times. Many enter into the field with very different aspirations and dreams than when they leave. This can be due to a lack of guidance going into Seminary or a lack of mentorship exiting. A Little Book for New Bible Scholars by E. Randolph Richards and Joseph R. Dodson is an excellent . "Randy Richards and Joseph Dodson want to encourage new scholars" according to Mitch. Randy Richards and Joseph Dodson want to encourage new scholars in the field of biblical studies. There are daunting realities that lie before aspiring scholars, including the heat of research, the competition of publication, the need to know biblical (and non-biblical) languages, the temptations of pride and envy, etc. Richards and Dodson have bee
This kind of leader is increasingly becoming the most significant commodity for the twenty-first-century church. Their combined years of wisdom are presented with whimsy and honesty that will be helpful in discernment for emerging biblical scholars. The interspersing of other biblical scholars throughout the book adds diversity, breadth, and weight to each chapter. In a well-written and personally engaging reflection on the vocation of biblical studies, Richards, Dodson, and a collection of scholars invite would-be Bible students to consider anew the importance of the discipline of academic Bible study for the benefit of both one's personal life and the ministry of the church. "Richards and Dodson give us all a profound gift, shining light on the 'narrow way' to sweet satisfaction in biblical scholarship. This book gets at not only the head knowledge, but also the heart. Strauss, university prof
"Just as we should avoid knowledge without love," they write, "we should also avoid love without knowledge." Aimed at beginners, this concise overview offers a wealth of good advice, warns of potential pitfalls, and includes wisdom from a variety of other biblical scholars as well as stories from the authors' own long experience in the guild. But is passion enough? In A Little Book for New Bible Scholars, Randolph Richards and Joseph Dodson encourage young students of the Bible to add substance to their zealthe kind of substance that comes from the sweat and toil of hard study. Full of warmth, humor, and an infectious love for Scripture, this book invites a new generation of young scholars to roll up their sleeves and di