The Bible - translated from the Greek “book” - is actually a complex of several books of the Old and New Testaments, separated from each other by the birth of the Messiah - Christ. The Old Testament is recognized by both Christians and Jews, and the New is the basis of the religion of Christians - Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants, etc. The interpretation of this book is the source of the argument for the truth of faith.
Instructions
Step 1
Read the Bible two chapters a day - one from the Old Testament and one from the New. If it is difficult to perceive information in such a volume, read two conceptions. Conceptions are marked with special icons in the margins (do not confuse with verses that take one or two lines). It will be good if you know the Church Slavonic language, but if you cannot read it in it, get a book in Russian - now there is such a translation.
Step 2
Read the Bible's interpretation in the writings of theologians. It is not necessary to be limited only to the Orthodox (Russian and Greek) holy fathers; Catholic theologians have also made a significant contribution to the study and interpretation of Holy Scripture. Of the Russian interpreters of the Gospel, Fr. Averkiya (Tausheva) with his "Four Gospels". The Bible in general and the Psalter in particular were interpreted by Ambrose of Mediolan, Aurelius Augustine (Augustine the Blessed), John Chrysostom and many others. The work "Explanatory Bible" belongs to the pen of A. Lopukhin.
Step 3
Write out historical, factual and other data in the form of a summary. Draw parallels between events and actions. Explain allegories, memorize names and dates. Match the syllable of the Bible authors with this data.
Step 4
Ask priests about places that you cannot interpret or explain through books. Ask questions, even uncomfortable ones. Bible study has nothing to do with the desire to denigrate Christianity or Christians - usually it is the person who is seeking to find the truth. Therefore, the priest should not see threats in your questions.
