Knowing The Scriptures: Rules And Methods Of Bible Study

by Arthur Tappan Pierson

""Knowing The Rules And Methods Of Bible Study"" is a comprehensive guide to understanding and interpreting the Bible, written by Arthur Tappan Pierson and first published in 1910. The book provides readers with a detailed overview of the principles and techniques of Bible study, including the importance of context, the use of language and grammar, and the role of historical and cultural context in interpretation. Pierson also explores the different genres of the Bible, such as poetry, prophecy, and narrative, and offers practical advice on how to approach each one. Throughout the book, Pierson emphasizes the need for a deep and personal engagement with the Bible, encouraging readers to approach it with an open heart and mind. With its clear and accessible style, ""Knowing The Scriptures"" remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and its teachings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

466 pages, Paperback

First published December 9, 2013

About the author

Arthur Tappan Pierson (March 6, 1837 – June 3, 1911) was an American Presbyterian pastor, early fundamentalist leader, and writer who preached over 13,000 sermons, wrote over fifty books, and gave Bible lectures as part of a transatlantic preaching ministry that made him famous in Scotland and England. He was a consulting editor for the original "Scofield Reference Bible" (1909) for his friend, C. I. Scofield and was also a friend of D. L. Moody, George Müller (whose biography 'George Muller of Bristol' he wrote), Adoniram Judson Gordon, and C. H. Spurgeon, whom he succeeded in the pulpit of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, from 1891 to 1893. Throughout his career, Pierson filled several pulpit positions around the world as an urban pastor who cared passionately for the poor.

Reviews

[Simeon Brazzell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite possibly my most referred to book when I'm confused on how to interpret a portion of Scripture. This guidebook is an overview on how to interpret the different types of literature found in the Bible. Easy to read and understand as well