How to Study the Bible: Method Eight – The Book Background Method of Bible Study ~ Chart: HTML / PDF
Tools
Bible dictionary and/or bible encyclopedia
Bible handbook
Bible atlas
Various tools that allow you to experience in your time the environment of the Biblical cultures
8.2 – Steps
Step 1 - Choose the subject or book of the Bible
Step 2 - List your reference tools so that at the end of the study you can see which were of the greatest help in your study.
Step 3 – Discover what you are able of the following:
Who is the writer of the book
What is the date of the book
Where was the book written
For whom was the book written
Why was the book written
How does the book fit into the Bible overall; in addition, what light can be shed on the study when the book is evaluated in the following contexts:
– Geographical setting
– Historical events, prior, occurring, or expected
– Culture of the day
– Political situation
– Anticipation of coming events or personage(s)
Step 4 – Summarize your research
Step 5 – Write out your personal application
