Out of Context: How to Avoid Misinterpreting the Bible

Veteran professor of biblical studies offers a unique approach to help readers avoid common interpretation pitfalls in order to understand and apply Scripture.;Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Endorsements; Contents; Introduction; 1 The "Jabez Prayer" Phenomenon; 2 The Roots of Faulty Interpretation; 3 The Consequences of Ignoring Context; 4 Divine Truth Expressed in Human Words; 5 Understanding the Literary Menu; 6 Caution-Prooftexting in Progress; 7 What's So Bad about "Textjacking"?; Notes; About the Author; Back Ad; Back Cover.