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  <title><![CDATA[Knowing Scripture]]></title>
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  <default_description>R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He lays the groundwork by discussing why we should study the Bible and how our own personal study relates to interpretation. Then he presents in simple, basic terms the science of interpretation and gives practical guidelines for applying this science.Here is a basic book for both beginning Bible readers and those who have been at it for a long time.</default_description>
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  <date_added>Sat Nov 22 19:33:48 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Nov 23 20:17:41 -0800 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[The book comes with good warnings about how we might be abusing our gift of reading (and thus interpreting) our Bible, and gives some practical guidelines to help minimize our distortion. It gives good examples through-out, right from the Bible, to illustrate his points. When you read it (especially...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/38419520">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Thu Nov 05 09:54:21 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is so short but is extremely effective in helping the reader do what the title says.  A great read for all levels.]]></body>
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  <date_added>Fri Jun 05 01:58:27 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Jun 05 06:42:38 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I found this book usefull in giving the layman bible reader the necasary tools for reading the scriptures accurately.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[RC Sproul does a great job of bringing down to the lay-person how to study and understand the Bible.]]></body>
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  <date_added>Thu May 28 22:33:14 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri May 29 02:14:40 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[A short book that explains the doctrine of the perspicuity of scripture.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Interesting and helpful basic guide to Bible study.]]></body>
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    <review id="60309406">
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  <read_at>Sun Mar 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[its a great rey and on how to study Scripture.]]></body>
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    <review id="64209781">
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    <body><![CDATA[Solid.]]></body>
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    <review id="62178594">
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    <body><![CDATA[every Christian needs this]]></body>
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    <name><![CDATA[Michael]]></name>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Those interested in studying the Bible more effectively]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Tue Sep 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Good overview of why knowing and reading Scripture is important, although it can be a little lengthy in its theology and lacking in its practicality. It wasn't until about the 3rd or 4th chapter that I really started to get into it.]]></body>
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  <date_added>Sun Feb 17 10:41:28 -0800 2008</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a good book in understanding how to read and understand Scripture in proper context (exegesis).  This is a must for anyone who reads the Bible regularly and wants a deeper understanding of what it is they're reading.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I like this kind of stuff, but don't try to read when you are tired.  Had to take in in in chunks in order to absorb the content.]]></body>
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    <review id="35794512">
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  <date_added>Mon Oct 20 15:46:29 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Oct 20 15:49:44 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I believe this to be one of those new convert MUST reads, since it covers the essential doctrines of the  Christian Faith. ]]></body>
    <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/35794512]]></url>
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  <read_at>Tue Sep 09 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Wed Sep 10 11:35:28 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Does a good job of staying in the middle between liberal and conservative scholarship.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[How do people understand the Bible?  This is a careful approach I highly recommend.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 1998</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Excellent book on reading and interpreting the Bible.]]></body>
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