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Reading the Bible the Orthodox Way: 2000 Years without Confusion or Anxiety
Using a method taught by an Orthodox Christian priest for almost 20 years, you'll learn the easy way, the right way, how to read the Bible according to the 2000 year practice of the Orthodox Church. Now, using this simple method you'll learn the best way to put this important discipline to use for maximum spiritual benefit.
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First published October 6, 2014
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November 28, 2020
Very good advice on how to read the Bible. All Christians should read this book.
December 19, 2024
This book explains how to read the Bible the Orthodox way using a method he calls AAA. This is explained in an easy to understand way that is simple to apply. I had thought maybe it would be more in depth than it was. It was a helpful book and I’d recommend it to anyone wondering how to study the Bible.
July 26, 2021
Best 99 cents I've spent in a long time!
This is a great article! It's only eleven pages long, so I don't feel comfortable calling it a "book".
There is one thing that Father Peck brings up in this article that I never considered before and found it invaluable. It's the first thing he brings up. I'd tell you what it is, but I really think you should buy the article and find out for yourself.
This is a great article! It's only eleven pages long, so I don't feel comfortable calling it a "book".
There is one thing that Father Peck brings up in this article that I never considered before and found it invaluable. It's the first thing he brings up. I'd tell you what it is, but I really think you should buy the article and find out for yourself.
August 19, 2023
Very clear path presented for how read the Bible
Getting past the general reluctance or negligence of reading God’s Word is the big obstacle facing multitudes. This pithy practicum serves as penetrating oil to a seized rusty bolt. The once seized but is freed by the oil. We all need oil to help us get unstuck, at times. This work not only helps us get loosed, but gives us leverage to learn God’s lessons and apply them to our lives.
Getting past the general reluctance or negligence of reading God’s Word is the big obstacle facing multitudes. This pithy practicum serves as penetrating oil to a seized rusty bolt. The once seized but is freed by the oil. We all need oil to help us get unstuck, at times. This work not only helps us get loosed, but gives us leverage to learn God’s lessons and apply them to our lives.
February 19, 2017
Good For Beginners To Orthodoxy
This is an excellent book to read along in catechumen class. It isn't truly suitable for for reading without some assistance from the priest. Read the Bible every day? Yes. Take your questions and observations to the priest. When I was becoming Orthodox this is what we did in class. Reading the Bible this way is one of my fondest recollections.
This is an excellent book to read along in catechumen class. It isn't truly suitable for for reading without some assistance from the priest. Read the Bible every day? Yes. Take your questions and observations to the priest. When I was becoming Orthodox this is what we did in class. Reading the Bible this way is one of my fondest recollections.
May 11, 2018
Simple Method... Never thought of!
Short, concise, easy to understand book on reading the Bible - a pleasure to read that all makes good sense. Everyone could use more of this in these often overwhelming, information overload times! Many people are often anxious thinking learning certain things are supposed to be more difficult. Not so! What a gift!
Short, concise, easy to understand book on reading the Bible - a pleasure to read that all makes good sense. Everyone could use more of this in these often overwhelming, information overload times! Many people are often anxious thinking learning certain things are supposed to be more difficult. Not so! What a gift!
September 7, 2020
A Concise, but Quality Essay on Bible Reading
Fr. John Peck does a good job being concise in his teaching. While this is more of a short essay, it is full of quality advice on reading the Bible as the Orthodox do. It provides practical wisdom that is often missing in the contemporary era. This is a blessing to many!
Fr. John Peck does a good job being concise in his teaching. While this is more of a short essay, it is full of quality advice on reading the Bible as the Orthodox do. It provides practical wisdom that is often missing in the contemporary era. This is a blessing to many!
December 25, 2025
Very good !!! Great guidance in a short read
I think this would be helpful to ANY one wanting to read the bible more and get more out of it! I am Orthodox but it works for all Christians. Or people wanting to begin reading the bible. The Orthodox faith was the original church -begun by the Apostles of Christ.
I think this would be helpful to ANY one wanting to read the bible more and get more out of it! I am Orthodox but it works for all Christians. Or people wanting to begin reading the bible. The Orthodox faith was the original church -begun by the Apostles of Christ.
October 16, 2018
Short, sweet, & to the point
I liked that this book took less than 5 minutes to read, yet spoke volumes. There was no long, drawn out treatise on the how & why. Anyone looking to deepen their Biblical study can easily implement this method.
I liked that this book took less than 5 minutes to read, yet spoke volumes. There was no long, drawn out treatise on the how & why. Anyone looking to deepen their Biblical study can easily implement this method.
April 6, 2020
"This is what God wants. This is the Orthodox way."
Clear and concise process for reading and living scripture. It isn't meant to be revolutionary. It is revelatory and simple. Some we need at this time.
Clear and concise process for reading and living scripture. It isn't meant to be revolutionary. It is revelatory and simple. Some we need at this time.
February 11, 2019
Short and sweet.
A good book in a small package. If you want more depth, 11 pages won't do the trick. But this little book is a good start.
A good book in a small package. If you want more depth, 11 pages won't do the trick. But this little book is a good start.
November 9, 2019
Short and sweet
It's short, to the point and it's free. So it was worth the download. 6 more words to finish this
It's short, to the point and it's free. So it was worth the download. 6 more words to finish this
December 28, 2016
A very brief essay
The essay is good, but it is very brief. I had anticipated something a bit more substantive that works take mugged than five minutes to read. It is literally about reading the Bible, not understanding the Bible, interpreting the Bible, or anything else. I could reproduce the entire essay here, but that would give the whole thing away.
The essay is good, but it is very brief. I had anticipated something a bit more substantive that works take mugged than five minutes to read. It is literally about reading the Bible, not understanding the Bible, interpreting the Bible, or anything else. I could reproduce the entire essay here, but that would give the whole thing away.
January 22, 2015
Quick Read
I enjoyed reading this book with my nine- year grandbaby. The application was simple , but yet powerful. I would recommend that it to all who have a serious thirst for learning to apply the Word of GOD in their lives. Really enjoyable!
I enjoyed reading this book with my nine- year grandbaby. The application was simple , but yet powerful. I would recommend that it to all who have a serious thirst for learning to apply the Word of GOD in their lives. Really enjoyable!
February 8, 2016
Simple guide to Bible application
Very easy read & adept explanation as to how & why we should read the Holy Scriptures. Will be recommending this to all fellow Orthodox youth &/or beginners.
Very easy read & adept explanation as to how & why we should read the Holy Scriptures. Will be recommending this to all fellow Orthodox youth &/or beginners.
April 20, 2015
Good insight and simple to read
This is a well-written short treatise. However, my only complaint is that it is too short. I appreciate Fr. Peck's succinct explanation nonetheless.
This is a well-written short treatise. However, my only complaint is that it is too short. I appreciate Fr. Peck's succinct explanation nonetheless.
July 14, 2015
Beautiful!
Great for everyone to read and very inexpensive. Now all we have to do is read and follow the Bible.
Great for everyone to read and very inexpensive. Now all we have to do is read and follow the Bible.
November 21, 2015
Short and Sweet
Simple and helpful for any one sincerely seeking to read and/or listen to, and learn the written Word of God.
Simple and helpful for any one sincerely seeking to read and/or listen to, and learn the written Word of God.
December 15, 2015
No bad for a sermoned, great for group discussion or home talk about, of course the discussion and talk about won't make any sense if the content of the book is not follow with practice.
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