Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew About The Bible Av Michael F. Bird

<p><strong>Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible </strong></p><p><em>Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible</em> is a short and readable introduction to the Bible—its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority.</p><p>Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book:</p><ol><li>how the Bible was put together;</li><li>what "inspiration" means;</li><li>how the Bible is true;</li><li>why the Bible needs to be rooted in history;</li><li>why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation;</li><li>how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and</li><li>how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible.</li></ol><p><em>Seven Things</em> presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible''s inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a