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Learning to Study the Bible Student Journal
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ISBN10: 1501856278
ISBN13: 9781501856273
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: Mar 20 2018
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.17 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781501856273
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: Mar 20 2018
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.17 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Learning to Study the Bible Student Journal explains the basics of biblical criticism in a fun, age-appropriate way, and allows tweens to practice their Bible study skills through individual activities and reflection. They'll explore the wonders of biblical geography and archaeology. They'll compare and contrast biblical genres. They'll learn the history of biblical interpretation, and discover that they are Bible interpreters too! The journal can be used in a group or family setting, or individually. Session Outline and Learning Goals: Who? Author and Audience Spark curiosity about the authors and original audiences of the Bible
Introduce and use Bible dictionaries and commentaries
Sharpen deductive reasoning skills in biblical interpretation
What? Genre Introduce and explore biblical genres
Learn to use Bible commentaries and apps to identify possible genres of texts
Explore the significance of genre for biblical interpretation
When? Context Investigate the connection between context and meaning
Spark curiosity about biblical and modern cultural contexts
Use Bible dictionaries, commentaries, and handbooks to research biblical context
Where? Geography Spark curiosity about the biblical landscape
Prompt reflection on the relationship between land and daily life
Use biblical maps and archaeological research to explore biblical geography
Why? Interpretation Create awareness of interpretive lenses and layers
Spark curiosity about our own and others' interpretive lenses
Use a concordance and various translations to compare meanings
How? Read Closely Cultivate appreciation for the way our ancestors preserved the biblical text
Practice reading carefully and paying attention
Discover the four meanings of Scripture and practice interpreting them
How? Reread Create awareness of our own role in making meaning
Prompt reflection on the nature of Scripture as the living word of God
Practice the ancient tradition of divine reading
How? Read Together Create awareness of the diversity of voices within the canon
Inspire students to enter into the centuries-long biblical conversation
Practice reading the Bible inter-canonically
Sharpen deductive reasoning skills in biblical interpretation
What? Genre Introduce and explore biblical genres
Learn to use Bible commentaries and apps to identify possible genres of texts
Explore the significance of genre for biblical interpretation
When? Context Investigate the connection between context and meaning
Spark curiosity about biblical and modern cultural contexts
Use Bible dictionaries, commentaries, and handbooks to research biblical context
Where? Geography Spark curiosity about the biblical landscape
Prompt reflection on the relationship between land and daily life
Use biblical maps and archaeological research to explore biblical geography
Why? Interpretation Create awareness of interpretive lenses and layers
Spark curiosity about our own and others' interpretive lenses
Use a concordance and various translations to compare meanings
How? Read Closely Cultivate appreciation for the way our ancestors preserved the biblical text
Practice reading carefully and paying attention
Discover the four meanings of Scripture and practice interpreting them
How? Reread Create awareness of our own role in making meaning
Prompt reflection on the nature of Scripture as the living word of God
Practice the ancient tradition of divine reading
How? Read Together Create awareness of the diversity of voices within the canon
Inspire students to enter into the centuries-long biblical conversation
Practice reading the Bible inter-canonically
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