Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Truth About the Fascinating Stories of the Bible
Does studying the Bible leave you confused--believing one thing, only to find out you had it all wrong? That's exactly how Amanda Hope Haley felt until she found a better way.
In Mary Magdalene Never Wore Blue Eye Shadow, Haley breaks down the barriers that keep you from knowing and understanding God's Word. She connects Scripture to popular literature, giving you a reference point for its timelines, genres, archaeological discoveries, and interpretations. You will...
- learn how to read the Bible as it is written rather than accept versions altered by tradition
- build a Scriptural foundation that allows you to seek God in His own words rather than what you think Scripture says about Him
- grow in your understanding of God and gain an intimate and complex picture of who He is
If you want to know the truth about Mary Magdalene's background and whether Jesus was really born in a barn, Amanda will help you discover new ways to read and understand God's Word so that you can discern His clear, strong voice.
Synopsis
Truth, Legend, and the Stories You Thought You Knew
Tradition suggests Mary Magdalene was a prostitute and Jesus was born in a barn. But what does the Bible really say? Armed with her theology degree, archaeological experience, and sharp wit, Amanda Hope Haley clears up misconceptions of Bible stories and encourages you to dig into Scripture as it is written rather than accept versions altered by centuries of human interpretations.
Providing context with native languages, historical facts, literary genres, and relevant anecdotes, Haley demonstrates how Scripture--when read in its original context--is more than a collection of fairy tales or a massive rule book. It's God's revelation of Himself to us.
She teaches you to...
- understand how the books of the Bible were written, transmitted, and translated
- recognize the differences between genuine Scripture and popular doctrines
- boldly seek God in His own words, ask questions of tradition, and find answers in the texts
- grow in your understanding of God and appreciation of the Bible's intimate and complex revelation of His nature
It's time to abandon the gods of tradition, and meet God in His Word.