A Christian's Pocket Guide to Biblical Interpretation

How the Bible has Been Read Through the Ages

Gerald Bray

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Description

Unlock the Story of How Christians Have Read the Bible Through the Ages

Discover A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Biblical Interpretation—a clear, engaging, and accessible journey through the remarkable history of how God’s people have understood Scripture from ancient times to today. In this concise and insightful guide, renowned scholar Gerald Bray traces the formation of the Bible, the interpretive patterns of the early church, the creativity and complexity of medieval readers, and the transformative impact of the Reformation and modern scholarship.

Perfect for everyday Christians, church leaders, and anyone eager to deepen their confidence in Scripture, this book shows how the Bible has been treasured, questioned, cherished, and explained across centuries, revealing why faithful interpretation still matters today.

Discover:

  • How the Bible was formed and why its authority has endured for millennia
  • How early Christians read the Old Testament in light of Christ
  • Why medieval interpretation shaped Western Christianity
  • How the Reformation recovered the Bible for the people
  • What modern readers can learn from ancient debates
  • Clear guidance on reading Scripture faithfully today

Compact yet rich with insight, this pocket guide equips believers to appreciate the Bible’s depth, trust its message, and read it with fresh understanding.

Author

Gerald Bray

Gerald Bray is a Research Professor at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He is an internationally respected theologian with a reputation for clear thinking and incisive logic.

Specifications

ISBN 9781527114364

Author Gerald Bray

Imprint Focus

Category Bible Study & Commentaries

Release Date 14 July 2026

Format Paperback

Page Count 128

Width 110 mm

Height 178 mm

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