Bible In Changing Times Analysis

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How to Read the Bible in Changing Times is not a Bible! Its title is misleading and can be deceiving for some people who look for alternatives to reading the real Bible in hopes that it is similar to the SparkNotes website, a quick reading scheme for indolent individuals, or people simply looking for short summaries rather than reading the authentic Bible. It is an educational reading material that everyone must read because it is informative and provides answers to people’s daily questions and concerns in regards to the Bible that can be addressed in today’s society. It answers many arising questions and issues such as what is its purpose, how to interpret, how to understand the context, and how to handle the Bible. Therefore, Strauss is

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