Understanding the Bible

By: John R.W. Stott

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Understanding the Bible will provide you with a foundational comprehension of the entirety of Scripture with a focus on broadening your vision of Jesus Christ.

This book answers foundational questions:

• Who wrote the Bible?
• What is its message?
• Why is it thought to be a "holy" book?
• How does one read and interpret it?

By delving into the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world of biblical times, you'll see Jesus as never before: both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah.

Written by renowned preacher, writer, and apologist John Stott, this new, expanded edition includes questions at the beginning of each chapter to help you focus.

Another Way to Learn

A study of the Bible that clearly reviews the Bible and its meaning as well as it's origin. I enjoyed listening to it.

Very dense read. Not very adequate for audio

Would you consider the audio edition of Understanding the Bible to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but I would assume that print would be more adequate than audio because the subject matter and the content of this book is extremely rich and dense. I often found myself needing to go back to better understand what was said, but rewinding by 30 minutes didn't really do the job. I also had to slow down the reading speed to 0.75x the original speed.

What other book might you compare Understanding the Bible to and why?

NA

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

This book contains some very deep thoughts and life guidance. It's ability to answer some core questions and doubts around the bible are very complete and does not seek to conveniently omit contradicting arguments. It is also beautifully written. I will need to reread this book to soak it in a second time around

very good introduction

this book is a very good introduction to how to read and understand the Bible. if you are looking for something a little more in depth or advanced, then look at "how to read the Bible for all its worth" by Fee. however, this book will still be a good refresher and reminder of the Bible's truths and meta narrative.

This was the best explanation of the Bible

I've always questioned why certain things are used in the context they are used in today's world and is said to be from the Bible. it makes you say well that makes no sense, but this book gives a different perspective of what, why, who and where. Definitely worth a listen.

Educational and Fair

Those who want to hear whether the Biblical has a story from a common theme that references scripture and states differing opinions to his own will like this book. It is not emotional but educational and fair in its analysis. The reader does a great job as well.