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About This Class

Exploring the contexts of the Bible and how they shape our interpretation

​Course Description

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This course is designed for beginner Bible students that are seeking to better understand, interpret, and apply the Bible while avoiding common mistakes. The Bible is a robust collection of ancient books that hold great wisdom and life giving knowledge for us as we seek God.

​What you will learn

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✓  Students will learn the importance of reading the Bible in light of its literary context and the need to interpret

✓  Students will learn the importance of reading in light of cultural, geographical, and historical contexts

✓  Students will learn how to understand the correct meaning of words in their original languages as well as practical application of the Scriptures to their lives

✓  Students will have bibliographies for further study on the subject

​Course requirement

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  • A recent translation of the Bible

  • A curious mind and willingness to learn

Materials​

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1. Class Intro
00:53

1. Class Intro

In our 3rd class of the How to Read the Bible course, we explore the contexts of the Bible and how that shapes our interpretation and application
2. The Bible as Jewish Meditation Literature
04:09

2. The Bible as Jewish Meditation Literature

Episode 4 explores the unique literary style of the Bible that is meant to draw its readers into a lifelong journey of reading and meditation. The Bible is designed as a multi-layered work, offering new levels of insight as you re-read it and allow each part to help you understand every other part. The Bible is the original meditation literature.
3. The Need to Interpret
04:10

3. The Need to Interpret

Here we discuss the need, and responsibility, all of us have to interpret the Bible well.
4. Literary Context
15:18

4. Literary Context

Here we explore the immediate and remote contexts of the Bible and how that affects our interpretation of the Scriptures.
5. Correct Meaning of Words
08:36

5. Correct Meaning of Words

Learning to interpret understanding the correct meaning of words.
6. Cultural Context
07:41

6. Cultural Context

Here we try to seek context outside the Bible in order to undestand what's on the inside.
7. Practical Application
02:49

7. Practical Application

Here we discuss the need to practically apply the Bible and some tips to do so.
8. Bibliography
01:25

8. Bibliography

Bibliography and helpful resources
At a Glance:
​Instructors:

Jon Sherwood  +  The Bible Project

​Objectives:

To provide students with practical understanding of the contexts of the Bible and how they shape our interpretation of the Scriptures. 

​Skill Level:

Beginner

​Stats:

Videos: 8

Time: 45 mins

HOW TO READ THE BIBLE: CLASS 3

the context of the bible

exploring the contexts of the Bible and how they shape our interpretation

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