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I would like some help from our Bible scholars here please!

I am by no means a scholar of the Word although I have read thru the Bible many times. I don't know how to "study" the word.

I would like to learn more about the OT for my benefit, and although I read all these threads that get into the history of the Jewish people, I really don't have a clue what is being said for the most part.

Many of the commentators or theologians I have no clue who they are! :laugh:

Can someone advise me as to a good place to start as I would really like to learn about customs, traditions and History about the Word. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :emot-hug:

Thak you all and God bless

stacey c

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Funny thing... I jumped to open this thread because the words, "Old Testament" are like red flags to me. (I do not like for any part of the bible to be declared old.)

Stacey, I would actually rather that you continued to read the Bible and skip the commentaries. Reading books that help you to grasp the context of the Bible can be more helpful than analysis and interpretation by scholars. When you study the word yourself, that is a definition of eating meat rather than milk which is pre-digested food. I am not saying that it is wrong to learn from wise men who have written down the things they learned from God. Instead I am suggesting that you have started down a wonderful pathway and should not be discouraged or confused. Listening to the Holy Spirit is a good thing and reading the Bible is one of the very best things in the world. Enjoy God's word!

Perhaps I could suggest a couple of "Context" books that can be helpful:

Geography of Israel Efraim Orni and Elisha Efrat

Manners and Customs of the Bible J. I. Packer Merill C. Tenney

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I highly recommend J. Vernon McGee's "Through the Bible" set of books. There are 5 in the series, and although I may disagree with the erstwhile Dr. McGee on some doctrinal points, I have no reservations commending his work.

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Pick up a copy of "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth."

forget that. the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit will guide us to the truth, ask God to help you understand what you are reading and look tothe holy Spirit to lead the way. books are helpful but they are NOT infallible,inerrant nor without bias so you must read them with God's help as well.

I disagree that books are of no value. God has also given us the gift of teachers. Books are one vehicle through whcih that gift operates. No one is saying the book is equivalent to scripture. But they can help us understand scripture. The Bible does say the HS will guide us to truth. But it also says he will use people with the spiritual gifts to minister to us

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I would like some help from our Bible scholars here please!

I am by no means a scholar of the Word although I have read thru the Bible many times. I don't know how to "study" the word.

I would like to learn more about the OT for my benefit, and although I read all these threads that get into the history of the Jewish people, I really don't have a clue what is being said for the most part.

Many of the commentators or theologians I have no clue who they are! :swordfightsmiles:

Can someone advise me as to a good place to start as I would really like to learn about customs, traditions and History about the Word. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :emot-handshake:

Thak you all and God bless

stacey c

Stacey,

I recommend Encountering the Old Testament by Arnold and Beyer (Baker Press).

Here is a link at CBD

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Boo...amp;view=covers

How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth is also a great suggestion.

Much of what we read in the OT can seem strange to us because we are so far removed from that culture. Getting tools to help us understand those cultures is wise. Blessings on you for seeking to understand God's word

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I would like some help from our Bible scholars here please!

I am by no means a scholar of the Word although I have read thru the Bible many times. I don't know how to "study" the word.

I would like to learn more about the OT for my benefit, and although I read all these threads that get into the history of the Jewish people, I really don't have a clue what is being said for the most part.

Many of the commentators or theologians I have no clue who they are! :emot-wave:

Can someone advise me as to a good place to start as I would really like to learn about customs, traditions and History about the Word. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :swordfightsmiles:

Thak you all and God bless

stacey c

Stacey,

I recommend Encountering the Old Testament by Arnold and Beyer (Baker Press).

Here is a link at CBD

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Boo...amp;view=covers

How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth is also a great suggestion.

Much of what we read in the OT can seem strange to us because we are so far removed from that culture. Getting tools to help us understand those cultures is wise. Blessings on you for seeking to understand God's word

Thank you EricH... that is exactly what I am looking for. :emot-handshake:

I am definately going to look into it.

My father who is a minister, will learn a great deal from these also.

God bless you

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Read the text several times just to get familiar with what it says. Don't try for deep understanding just yet. Pick up a copy of "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth."

Thank you Rufus...... Like I stated I could use help in my ability and skills on "studying" the Word.

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Pick up a copy of "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth."

forget that. the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit will guide us to the truth, ask God to help you understand what you are reading and look tothe holy Spirit to lead the way. books are helpful but they are NOT infallible,inerrant nor without bias so you must read them with God's help as well.

archeologist2, thank you for the response, but I think you misunderstood my question.

The Holy Spirit does lead me in many revelations learned from the Bible for my christian walk.

What I desire to learn is more of a historical view point, such as customs, traditions and such.

I believe it will bring even more relevance to the things I do know or believe. or even show me some errors in my beliefs.

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thank you for the response, but I think you misunderstood my question.

not at all. you still need the Holy Spirit's guidance to the right historical books to read so you get the truth of the past and the customs. there are many out there who will alter or come to a different conclusion than what is the truth. this is where many christians get themselves in trouble, they think the guidance of the Holy Spirit is only for the Bible when it is not. confusion comes from outside sources and you need His guidance to work your way through the minefield.

Now I see where your coming from and I totaly agree. :emot-highfive:

Thats why I asked my brothers and sisters here for advise. I have been here long enough, I believe, to discern which advise to follow and which ones not to.

Through Worthy Boards the Lord has led me to some very knowledgable and wise people. :emot-highfive:

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