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Method Eight - The Book Background Method of Bible Study 8.1 - Tools 8.1.1 - Bible dictionary and/or bible encyclopedia 8.1.2 - Bible handbook 8.1.3 - Bible atlas 8.1.4 - 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: 8.2.3.1 - Who is the writer of the book 8.2.3.2 - What is the date of the book 8.2.3.3 - Where was the book written 8.2.3.4 - For whom was the book written 8.2.3.5 - Why was the book written 8.2.3.6 - 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
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