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Contents

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1
BIBLE, THE WORD OF GOD

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The Name Bible
Bible – a Collection of Books
Formation of the Bible
1. Event
2. Explanation:
3. Proclamation – Oral Tradition:
4. Written Tradition
5. Final Editing and Publication

Chapter 2
THE AUTHOR OF THE BIBLE

1. Holy Spirit – The Author of the Bible
Inspirited by God
Inspiration
The fruits of Inspiration:
2. Human Authors

Chapter 3
CANONICAL BOOKS

Chapter 4
WHY READ THE BIBLE

Chapter 5
HOW TO READ THE BIBLE

Chapter 6
GOSPEL SHARING – SEVEN STEP METHOD

Seven Step Method of Gospel Sharing: The Steps
Explanation of the 7 Steps:

Chapter 7
BIBLE STUDY

I.Persons who study: Here we have three categories:
II.The Material Studied
III.Reflect
IV.Response:

Chapter 8
INTERPRETING THE BIBLE

1. Bible is the Word of God
2. Word of God through Word and Deed
3. Bible – A Book Inspired By God
4. Canonical Books:
5. Pay Attention to Literary Genre:
6. Bible presents the Salvation History Fulfilled in Jesus Christ:
7. Bible and Science:
8. End of the World:
9. Not only the Bible but also the Tradition:
10. Development of Faith:
11. The authority for the final Interpretation belongs to the Church:
12. Consider the context:
13. Go into the Depth:
14. Scandalous and offensive narratives:

Chapter 9
SALVATION HISTORY

1. The Time of Preparation
1. Primeval History – Genesis 1-11( B. C. 1850)
2. Patriarchal History– Gen 12-50 (1850-1700)
3. The Exodus Event – Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and
Deuteronomy (1700-1250)
4. Conquest of the Promised Land – Joshua, Ruth, Judges (1250-1130)
5. Monarchy: 1-2 Samuel; 1-2 Kings; 1-2 Chronicles (1130 – 587)
6. Babylon Exile (587-538)
7. Post Exilic Period (B.C. 538 – A.D. 135)
2. Fulfillment
3. Proclamation

Chapter 10
DEI VERBUM

PREFACE
CHAPTER I, REVELATION ITSELF
CHAPTER II, HANDING ON DIVINE REVELATION
CHAPTER III, SACRED SCRIPTURE, ITS INSPIRATION AND DIVINE
INTERPRETATION
CHAPTER IV, THE OLD TESTAMENT
CHAPTER V, THE NEW TESTAMENT
CHAPTER VI, SACRED SCRIPTURE IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH

ABOUT THE BOOK

“It pleased God, in His goodness and wisdom, to reveal himself
and to make known the mystery of his will (Vat II, DV 2). Bible
is the written Word of God that reveals to us God, His plan
and will for us and teaches how to live as children of God.
Bible was written more than 2000 years ago in languages and
situations totally different from ours. Without taking this
fact into account, people interpret Bible verses and incidents
in the way they feel suitable to their need. The same verses
are given contradicting meanings,creating much confusion
and misunderstanding among the People. Many of the
interpretations are often against the official teaching of the
Catholic Church.

In this context we see a great need for a serious study of the
bible that would help everybody, especially those without any
special training in biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, to grasp
the meaning God intends to communicate to us through the
written Word. This book is an attempt to respond to this need.
It deals with the basic facts such as Inspiration, Canon, and
introduces various methods of bible reading, interpreting,
praying with the bible and sharing the divine message.