Introduction to the Bible

Stephen J. Binz is a biblical scholar, award-winning author, popular speaker, and pilgrimage guide. He studied Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and Jerusalem and has developed dozens of books and programs in biblical theology and spirituality. A number of his commentaries are the foundation for the following Little Rock Scripture Study offerings: Panorama of the Old Testament, Panorama of the New Testament, Exodus, The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus, and The Infancy Narratives of Jesus. He is also the author of Holy Land Pilgrimage (Liturgical Press). More information about Binz’s work may be found at Bridge-B.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome 7
    What materials will you use? 8
    How will you use these materials? 8
Preface 11
Lesson One (The Bible and the Christian Life) 15
Lesson Two (Choosing and Exploring your Bible) 31
Lesson Three (Biblical Composition and Inspiration) 49
Lesson Four (Understanding and Interpreting Scripture) 65
Lesson Five (Biblical Fundamentalism and the Canon of Scripture) 81
Lesson Six (Reading and Studying the Bible) 97
Praying with Your Group 113
Reflecting on Scripture 115