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Bible Study/Bible Recovery
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items Looking for Bible study tips? Have you had the Bible used against you, and now you need to learn a different way to read it? I've got you.
Were you told to stay with someone while they abused you because “God hates divorce” more than abuse? (That's not true, btw). Did you become convinced over time that God couldn't possibly love you and still protect these other people? This book might...
Untwisting Scriptures: Free Your Mind
This is a good book about organizing Bible study. It's helpful.
How to Study the Bible (Updated, Annotated)
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Oh, this book. So much inside. Not “why is God saying this”? But “what story are the people telling about God and why is it important”? There's more than just words on a page in here.
What Is the Bible?: Ancient Poems & Stories
Woof. I'm 5 pages into the introduction, and have already learned so much. This book is going to be deep.
Toward Decentering the New Testament
I haven't read it yet. So proceed with caution.
Bible Study for Beginners: Easy Essentials
This book is the first time I've been able to study Romans without having to deal with homohostile nonsense. This book also strongly talks about where the book of Roman has contributed to anti-semitism and how Christians have a duty to stop it.
Romans for Normal People: Guide to Misused Letter
You might wonder why so many books about this are all over my lists. The topic does involve the same verses. But who knows what will bring light to someone? A turn of words, using humor, or lots of details. And let's be honest, some of us just like t...
Does the Bible Condemn Gay People? (Q of Sexuality 1)
Is it REALLY biblical that men should be in leadership and women submit? How are women treated when the Bible is translated? How do women lose? What do you do when “this is what the Bible's always said”, but most of the translators are always men?
Valiant or Virtuous?: Gender Bias in Bible Translation
This book talk about the things we've been taught to believe about the woman at the well that are never brought up in Scripture.
The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4
The author admits that this is a biased book. Biased toward an active faith that serves those in need. And is written to help you see that YES! You absolutely can be a Christian, serve the world, and be left.
Jesus for Revolutionaries: Race & Justice Intro
This book is great. And their website, The Bible for Normal People, is a great place to study without having to forge my way through bigoted nonsense to get to educational stuff.
Genesis for Normal People: Guide & Study
Are you questioning things like I am? Wondering if (X) is wrong, what else might be? Here's a great starter book.
Before You Lose Your Mind: Deconstructing Bad Theology
This book is so cute. I loved reading it. It hit me in some great spots. It's a good pick me up.
Loved Anyway: How a Dog Showed God's Love