{"product_id":"reading-scripture-like-the-church-james-papandrea-9781644134818","title":"Reading Scripture Like the Church Fathers: Seven Insights from the Church Fathers to Help You Understand the Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this brief yet penetrating book, Dr. James Papandrea reveals what the early Church Fathers actually taught and believed about the Holy Scriptures as well as how they read, understood, and interpreted the Word of God. He explains the process by which the books of the Bible were selected and demonstrates the harmoniousness and complementarity of the Gospels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Dr. Papandrea's guidance, you will see how Scripture attests to the truth of the sacraments, Catholic doctrines, and the hierarchy of the Church founded by Christ. You will come to understand how the Church Fathers differentiated the \"literal\" and \"figurative\" interpretations of Scripture (it will likely surprise you!). You'll come to appreciate as never before the multiple layers of biblical meaning, from the historical and prophetic to the allegorical, apocalyptic, eschatological, and typological.Dr. Papandrea further explains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Scripture was written and why the Bible is infallible and reliable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is meant by \"divine inspiration\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy revelation is dynamic and why authentic scriptural interpretation cannot contradict doctrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow our approach to reading the Old Testament differs from that of reading the New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spiritual senses of Scripture and how the Old Testament is fulfilled in Christ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of understanding the fullness of Scripture and the dangers in taking passages out of context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Dr. Papandrea provides tips for biblical interpretation and advice on how to choose the most accurate Bible translation. Most significantly, you will recognize how reading Scripture is a relational exercise that helps you encounter our Lord in His divinity and His humanity and enter into the mystery of salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James L. Papandrea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1644134810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781644134818\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophia Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.60w x 1.00d","brand":"James L. Papandrea","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44133230641407,"sku":"9781644134818","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_39c86f26-4090-4944-bfa2-4b0280701a55.jpg?v=1687484859","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reading-scripture-like-the-church-james-papandrea-9781644134818","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}