Twisted Scripture: The Importance of Context
A text without its context can be made to say almost anything.
Twisted Scripture: The Importance of Context by Dr. Ric Keaster examines how passages are misused and how context restores their meaning.
How This Book Helps
Many people, inside and outside the church, misuse Scripture without meaning to. A verse pulled from its setting can confuse its message and shape whole beliefs and practices.
Ric Keaster explains what context is and why it matters, then shows how errors in interpretation have shaped religious beliefs, practices, and structures. From widely held misconceptions to specific misused passages, he gives readers practical tools to read the Bible with honesty, accuracy, and integrity.
Format & Features
A 6 x 9 paperback of about 360 pages. It's also available as a PDF eBook for individual use.
Who It's For
Bible study groups, preachers and church leaders, and anyone who wants to read and apply Scripture more faithfully.
Common Questions
Is it a textbook?
It blends scholarly insight with practical advice and is written for any careful Bible student.
Can a class use it?
Yes. It works well for an adult class on Bible study methods.
About the Author
Dr. Ric Keaster was raised by a gospel-preaching father and baptized at 13. A former schoolteacher and administrator, he earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership and became a professor, department head, associate dean, and Professor Emeritus. He teaches and preaches at the Rome Church of Christ in Proctorville, Ohio, and is also the author of In Our Own Language and Types in the Bible.
Product Details
- Author: Dr. Ric Keaster
- Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
- Pages: About 360
- Format: 6 x 9 paperback; PDF eBook (individual use)
- ISBN: 9781964805139