D&J050 : Maximise your daily bible reading! : Understanding the cultural background of the bible

D&J050 : Maximise your daily bible reading! : Understanding the cultural background of the bible

In our daily bible reading, some knowledge of the cultural background will enrich our understanding of any passage, although the text as it stands is still God’s all sufficient word to us. References in this episode: Jewish attitudes to Gentiles and Samaritans Colossians 2:15 – Triumph; see also Just a Taste of Heaven (David Petts),…

D&J048 : Maximise your daily Bible reading! : Bible Books and Timeline

D&J048 : Maximise your daily Bible reading! : Bible Books and Timeline

Some basic understanding of Bible passages in context will help us to make better sense of our daily Bible reading. Just a simple overview of what books fit in where, and a feel of the history in the bible will help the reader to clarify what God is saying. Your task, should you accept it,…