Exploring the Story: A Reference Companion Contributor(s): Barr, Adam (Author) |
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ISBN: 0310326990 ISBN-13: 9780310326991 Publisher: Zondervan OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Reference - Handbooks - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources |
Dewey: 220.61 |
LCCN: 2010034992 |
Series: Story |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.3" W x 9" (0.90 lbs) 176 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Exploring the Story helps you understand and grasp the significance of each chapter in the The Story, an innovative Bible that presents Scripture as a continuous narrative in chronological order. The big picture of God's redemptive plan comes into focus as you learn about the following elements: Timeline--shows how the events of The Story relate to the rest of history Plot Points--briefly describes the key narrative themes of a passage Cast of Characters--introduces the people featured in the text Chapter Overview--summarizes the corresponding chapter in The Story Discussion Questions--gives ideas for individual or group reflection Section Commentary--presents theological issues, important archaeological discoveries, or launch points for further discussion Small group leaders, pastors, and lay students of the Bible will gain a deeper understanding of God's life-changing redemptive plan by reading this book alongside The Story. |
Contributor Bio(s): Barr, Adam: - Adam T. Barr is the Pastor of Teaching Ministries at Corinth Reformed Church and President of Borderlands, a ministry that equips church and campus ministries to disciple Next Generation leaders. He has earned degrees from Hope College, Western Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and studied at Westminster Theological Seminary. He updated, edited and contributed to the Zondervan Illustrated Commentary: One-Volume Illustrated Edition ed. F. F. Bruce. |