Ryrie's Concise Guide to the Bible

by Charles Caldwell Ryrie

Publisher:

Here’s Life

, 1983

Overview

What makes the Bible the same authority for millions of Christians in totally different cultures? How did Christ use the Bible of his day? What about problems in the Old and New Testament? How can we most profitably study the Bible?

The answers to these questions, plus an unusual question-and-answer approach to each book of the Bible, makes this book a unique contribution to an understanding of the Bible.

Recognized for his ability to present significant ideas simply and succinctly, Charles Ryrie has combined many years of teaching the Bible and theology as well as a special interest in collecting unique Bible editions, to produce an invaluable introductory guide to the Bible.

Product Details

• Title: Ryrie's Concise Guide to the Bible
• Author: Charles C. Ryrie
• Publisher: Here's Life
• Publication Date: 1984
• Pages: 163

About Charles C. Ryrie

Charles C. Ryrie is a renowned author and scholar. He has written dozens of books which have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. As a scholar, he has served in several capacities throughout this career. He was ordained by the First Baptist Church in Alton, Illinois. He spent five years at Westmont College, first as professor, later as dean of men and chairman of biblical studies and philosophy. In 1958 he became president of Philadelphia College of Bible. He spent most of his career as a professor of systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. The father of three, he is now professor emeritus of systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary and acts as visiting professor of theology at Philadelphia College of Bible.

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Contents

Top Highlights

“God superintended the human authors of the Bible so that they composed and wrote down without error His message to mankind in the words of their original writings.” (Page 27)

“God used man to produce His message written in the Bible.” (Pages 26–27)

“John Wycliffe made the first English translation of the Bible in 1382.” (Page 21)

“The atheist’s authority base is the belief that God does not exist.” (Page 11)

“The free thinker finds his basis of authority in his own mind.” (Page 11)

Product Details

• Title: Ryrie’s Concise Guide to the Bible
• Author: Charles Caldwell Ryrie
• Publisher: Here’s Life
• Print Publication Date: 1983
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › Introductions
• ISBNs: 9780898400670, 0898400678
• Resource ID: LLS:RYRIECNCGDBBL
• Resource Type: text.monograph.handbook
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:50:57Z

About Charles Caldwell Ryrie

Charles Caldwell Ryrie (1925–2016) (A.B., Haverford College; Th.M. and Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh; Litt.D., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary) was a renowned author and scholar and key figure in the theology of dispensationalism. He received degrees from Haverford College, Dallas Theological Seminary, University of Edinburgh, and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

Ryrie served as professor of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and professor at what is now Cairn University.

Along with frequently contributing to Bibliotheca Sacra, Ryrie authored over 25 books including Dr. Ryrie’s Articles, Transformed by his Glory, Nailing Down a Board: Serving Effectively on the Not-for-Profit Board, The Basis of Premillennial Faith, and Neo-orthodoxy.

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