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We who take the Bible seriously may wonder if we have understood certain passages correctly. We puzzle over differing applications of the Bible in the church. Ewert's book can help us avoid serious pitfalls in interpreting and applying the Bible.

Reading through our cultural glasses, we tend to turn the teachings of Jesus and the apostles into our own image. Our experiences and traditions shape pre-understandings we bring to the Bible and may distort our interpretations. Many Christians go to the Old Testament to find support for their practices. The author shows how God's final revelation in Jesus Christ gives the light we need for interpreting the OT.

Ewert explains literary forms, idioms, and figures of speech from ancient cultures so we can catch meanings for today. With apt illustrations, he deals with many typical questions. He encourages all who look to the Scriptures for light on their daily path, strength in times of need, and hope for the age to come.

There is a select bibliography. This is a fine book for group or individual study.