Olesberg, Lindsay,  1966- <br/><br/>
The Bible study handbook  a comprehensive guide to an essential practice /  [electronic resource] : 
Lindsay Olesberg ; foreword by Ajith Fernando. 
 - Downers Grove, Ill. :  IVP Connect,  c2012. 
 - 1 online resource (253 p.) :  ill. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>Foundations: Centrality of the word -- Power of the word -- Authority of the word -- Water for the soul -- Community around the word -- Building blocks: Honor the author -- Respect for the story -- Attentiveness -- Curiosity -- Understanding -- Response -- Tool box: Selection -- Creating a manuscript -- Prayer -- Determining genre -- Research tools -- Identifying structure -- Imagination -- Commentaries -- Studying poetry -- Group study. Appendix A: Tips for small group leaders -- Appendix B: Introduction to inductive Bible study -- Appendix C: Paying attention to the Bible -- Appendix D: Laws of composition--extended version -- Appendix E: Resources. 
<br/><br/> In The Bible Study Handbook Lindsay Olesberg lays a foundation for why we read the Bible, what attitudes and expectations are most helpful as we enter into serious Bible study, and what methods and practices yield the most fruit. --from publisher description 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781461937432 (electronic bk.) 1461937434 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>Bible--Hermeneutics.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>BIBLES / General<br/>RELIGION / Biblical Reference / General<br/>RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Handbooks
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS476  / .O53 2012eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>220.071