Introduction to the Bible

Stephen J. Binz is a biblical scholar, award-winning author, popular speaker, and pilgrimage guide. He studied Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and Jerusalem and has developed dozens of books and programs in biblical theology and spirituality. A number of his commentaries are the foundation for the following Little Rock Scripture Study offerings: Panorama of the Old Testament, Panorama of the New Testament, Exodus, The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus, and The Infancy Narratives of Jesus. He is also the author of Holy Land Pilgrimage (Liturgical Press). More information about Binz’s work may be found at Bridge-B.com.

• TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome 7What materials will you use? 8How will you use these materials? 8Preface 11Lesson One (The Bible and the Christian Life) 15Lesson Two (Choosing and Exploring your Bible) 31Lesson Three (Biblical Composition and Inspiration) 49Lesson Four (Understanding and Interpreting Scripture) 65Lesson Five (Biblical Fundamentalism and the Canon of Scripture) 81Lesson Six (Reading and Studying the Bible) 97Praying with Your Group 113Reflecting on Scripture 115