The Art of Biblical Conversation - by Gary D Collier (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An introduction to "Biblical Conversation," this fresh, deep-level approach to biblical texts respects the inter-biblical conversations that shaped biblical documents. This adventurous new approach is designed for energetic readers who want more.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>An introduction to Biblical Conversation; a deep-level Bible reading approach that respects and seeks to join in with the inter-biblical conversations that shaped biblical documents. This 160 page, well researched and smoothly written book encourages Bible readers to experience biblical texts deeply, as a conversation with biblical authors through their texts, and to stop merely (speed-) <em>reading</em> them. </p><p>The book begins by pointing out that the phrase <em>Bible study</em> is an over-used tag-line to cover many activities, and that many of these activities may have very little to do with the Bible itself. Three chapters focus on Spirit, Text, and Self to help readers come to grips with just what is at stake when reading biblical texts. Whereas there is a popular notion that "reading by the Spirit" somehow allows one to avoid or bypass studied attention to texts (in this way, creating a chasm between text and spirit), one of the key demonstrated emphases of this book is that <em>"All reading of biblical texts should be Spirit-led. All!" </em>This includes everything from academic to devotional approaches. <em> </em></p><p>The book then moves to some exciting textual studies that help explain, comprehensively and readily, how the authors of biblical texts were in a continual conversation with one another, even those who preceded them by centuries, and that this was an ongoing, never-ending attempt to better comprehend and converse with God. A good deal of time is given to biblical texts (sometimes in delicious detail--as in food and water from the rock!) to illustrate the concept of biblical conversation. </p><p>Finally, the book then introduces a tested and proven step-by-step approach for readers to become conversation partners with biblical authors through their texts--an approach that is compatible with group discussion, individual study, and many other approaches to knowing the Bible. </p><p>The book's major goal is to help readers today "join the conversation." </p><p>The sharply focused outline and argument of the book (13 chapters in 4 main parts) is <em>perfect</em> for both individual study and small (or even large) groups.</p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Twila Higginbottom</strong>, Arkansas: There are many books written today about how to get the most out of Bible reading, and I have enjoyed many of them. Gary Collier's The Art of Biblical Conversation</em> is my favorite. This little book inspires you, the reader, to 'rise up' and take your place in an engaged conversation that will challenge you and bring out your best as a child of God. It pulls back the cover to show us what is going on with our Biblical authors so that you will want to join them in this sacred Biblical conversation. It also provides 'a way' (not a method or procedure) to get the most out of your relationship with God and the sacred Word he has given us. This is a resource book that will help you discern the will of the Lord as it is revealed in our Bible then see better how to live it out in our day. I highly recommend this book.</p><p><strong>Michael Wilkinson</strong>, M.D., F.A.C.P., Palestine, TX.: <em>The Art of Biblical Conversation</em> by Gary D. Collier encourages us to deeply experience our scriptures, and not just read them. In a comprehensive yet readily grasped manner, Collier explains how the authors of our scriptures were in a continual conversation with one another, even those who preceded them by centuries, and that this was done to better comprehend and converse with God. He then goes on to further explain a method that allows each of us to learn the discipline of conversing with Biblical authors, and while doing so to achieve a deeper level of intimacy with God. I highly recommend this book.</p><p><strong>Richard Davies</strong>, Ph.D., Macon, GA: Collier points out that we use the phrase <em>Bible study</em> to cover many activities, and many of these activities don't increase our knowledge and understanding of the Bible at all. This book introduces an approach that does increase our knowledge and understanding and that is compatible with group discussion, individual study, and many other approaches to knowing the Bible. Believe me, it's worth a try.</p><br>
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