Reading the Bible

A Literary Guide to Scripture

De: William C. Creasy, Roma Downey - foreword, Mhairi Morrison

Narrado por: Dr. Bill Creasy, Mhairi Morrison

Read by the author.

Learn how to read the Bible as literature and fall in love with God's Word.

We all want to read the Bible verse-by-verse, cover-to-cover, but what happens when you can't get past Leviticus or bog down and quit in Chronicles? How can you make the journey through the Bible spring to life with unforgettable characters, drama, and glittering poetry and prose?

In Reading the Bible: A Literary Guide to Scripture, Dr. Bill Creasy leads you on an unforgettable adventure book-by-book, Genesis through Revelation. Stemming from his popular course at UCLA, The English Bible as Literature, this work delves deeply into the text of the Bible, unveiling its rich literary genres and ancient Near Eastern origins. Recognized as among the top two percent of educators in the U.S., Creasy challenges the notion that the Bible is simply an anthology, instead revealing it as a collection of 'little books' that warrant meticulous exploration.

In this book you will learn how to:

• Read the Bible as a unified literary work
• Engage each book of the Bible in its proper literary genre
• Meet biblical characters as unique people
• Discover the subtle techniques of scriptural storytelling
• Understand the drama of redemption

With the aim of nurturing "knowledgeable readers of Scripture" who can both comprehend and apply its teachings within their own life, Reading the Bible serves as an indispensable guide for those seeking a profound understanding of the world's most influential text.

Reference material and the bibliography can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 William C. Creasy (P)2025 Zondervan

The Bible’s Story, Told with Warmth and Wisdom

Listening to Reading the Bible on Audible felt like sitting in a room with Dr. Bill Creasy himself—warm, funny, and deeply insightful. His narration brings the Bible’s big story to life, making it both approachable and profound. Whether you’re new to Scripture or have read it for years, this audiobook will help you see, understand, and love God’s Word in a whole new way.

Great detail and perspective.

Dr. Creasy has an ability to open up the details of each section and provide perspectives I have not considered. I’m already planning how we can start a church study group with this book.

If only it had chapters

First it must be said this is an excellent book, however I was hopeful that the chapters had titles. This would be profitable for reference while reading the Bible. I have read the Bible over 15 times and studied with BSF for 14 years. I Love studying the Bible! I have also listened to Bill Creasy’s “One Year Bible “ multiple times at night when I can’t sleep. So I was so excited to get this book . Please consider giving this book chapter titles. If that happens I upgrade my rating to 5 stars :o)