Wisdom for a Lifetime: How to Get the Bible Off the Shelf and Into Your Hands
Wisdom for a Lifetime is a practical resource designed to rekindle interest in the Bible and to make the Bible more readable and relevant to life. Although the author intends the material to be scholastically accurate, he does not write for Biblical scholars but for those who have little or no background.Studebaker, minister of the Garden Park Unity Church in Cincinnati, Ohio reminds us that the Bible is the most popular of all spiritual books and is the most published book in history and therefore worthy of our interest. He points out, however, that the Bible is not merely a book but "an anthology of books, letters, songs, poetry, lists, regulations, sayings and more."Studebaker begins by exploring the many translations available today. He discusses adjunct study materials: concordances, commentaries, dictionaries, atlases, and handbooks and offers a variety of interpretive lenses through which the student might gain insight and instruction. He concludes with suggestions on how to achieve the most from your studies. Two helpful Appendices, a Bibliography, and a Glossary follow the final chapter.Studebaker's style is conversational, helpful and easy to read. While the strong emphasis on metaphysical Christianity throughout might put off the more traditional "seeker," still the book offers an appealing choice for the hungry novice. --Independent Publishers