Story, Ritual, Prophecy, Wisdom: Reading and Teaching the Bible Today

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Story, Ritual, Prophecy, Wisdom: Reading and Teaching the Bible Today is written by Mark W. Hamilton and published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0802883184 (ISBN 10) and 9780802883186 (ISBN 13).

Discover how studying the Bible can renew your church community. How do we teach the Bible in a way that makes a real difference in our students' lives and our communities? Too often, biblical introductions treat Scripture as a mere historical artifact. Mark W. Hamilton and Samjung Kang-Hamilton combine their decades of experience in theological and religious education to devise a new way to teach Scripture that brings out its life-giving qualities. The authors show how Scripture has four modes: story, ritual, prophecy, and wisdom. With an eye toward spiritual formation, the authors explore examples of each of the four genres within the Bible and show how they address real needs in the life of the church today. They also recommend how to incorporate contemporary tools like digital media alongside art, music, and other practices to draw wisdom from Scripture. Combining multicultural sensitivity with ecumenical spirit, this guidebook is ideal for educators and pastors seeking to renew their own Christian communities through biblical education.