Interpreting the God–Breathed Word – How to Read and Study the Bible

Robbie F. Castleman (DMin, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary) is professor emeritus of biblical studies at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She is the author of Story-Shaped Worship, New Testament Essentials, Parenting in the Pew, and a number of successful Bible study guides.

Contents
Introduction
1. Hearing Scripture: What Does the Text Say and How Does It Say It?
2. Once upon a Time: Hearing Scripture as Story
3. The First Voice: Faith Comes by Hearing
4. The Second Voice: Hearing through the Ears of the First Audience
5. The Third Voice: Responding to the God-Breathed Word
6. Meditation in a Canonical Toolshed: Seeing the Light by the Light
Conclusion: Wisdom--Participation in the God-Breathed Word
Appendix: Growing a Library
Indexes