Reviews

"The first chapter, 'The Changing Landscape of Bible Study' . . . alone makes the book worth its place on a shelf in the church library. . . . The chapters on biblical literature are helpful, especially because they are informed by a well-practiced sense of how to read a text--any text--slowly and, therefore, carefully."

Arie C. Leder,

Calvin Theological Journal

"Effective Bible Teaching has assisted Christian educators the world over in formulating and constructing sound educational techniques for studying and teaching the Bible in a variety of settings, and remains a staple in coursework on teaching the Bible and the educational ministry of the church in evangelical colleges and seminaries everywhere. . . . There is much to commend in Effective Bible Teaching--its sheer breadth and depth of articulating evangelical models of biblical interpretation, its emphasis on active, dynamic learning, its thorough analysis of the various literary genres located in the pages of Scripture, and its consistent challenge to those who take up the task of teaching the Bible in church. . . . Seminary graduates lacking the skill to successfully teach biblical texts to parishioners will especially benefit from this book."

Benjamin D. Espinoza,

Journal of Youth Ministry

Praise for the First Edition

"What a clever idea! Here is a book on Bible teaching combining the efforts of an outstanding Christian educator and a professor of English who has written several books on Bible study. . . . This book will find its way into many college and seminary classes as well as serving a strategic role in the hands of Sunday school teachers and Bible study leaders."

Kenneth O. Gangel,

Bibliotheca Sacra

"Wilhoit and Ryken have written in a lively style which is easy to read. . . . A very helpful work, and I think it likely that I shall refer to it in my own seminary teaching."

Donald E. Gowan,

Religious Education

"[This book] will help one become a more effective Bible teacher."

David P. Kuske,

Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly

"A well-done overview of how to effectively teach Scripture."

Christian Schools International

"For those not experienced in teaching, this book should be a handbook to guide in this most important but often incompetently or irresponsibly performed task. . . . This book will bear more than one reading and could become an indispensable reference source for those who teach at all levels in the church."

Vox Reformata

"Worthy of the time and effort required to read it. . . . Effective Bible Teaching is not only profitable for teachers who desire to be better teachers, but is a useful tool in training new teachers. In fact the scope of this book is broad enough that pastors could also benefit from a study of it."

David Webb,

Christian Education Digest

"The writers each bring different strengths to the topic. . . . Their passion for excellence in Bible teaching is needed."

Krysia P. Lear,

Resource

"Recommended to all serious teachers of the Word."

Eternity

"Offer[s] pastors, C.E. directors, Bible study leaders and Sunday school teachers practical advice on how to improve adult Bible studies. . . . Anyone who teaches the Bible can profit from the advice given in this fine book."

James G. Sigountos,

Alliance Life

"Every local church should be concerned about the important topic this book addresses. . . . This book is 'required' reading for every pastor who is serious about the local church's responsibility to be involved in effective Bible teaching. The layman who wants to improve his ability to teach God's Word will also benefit from this publication."

Patrick J. Casey,

Calvary Baptist Theological Journal