1. 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, 30th Anniversary
    Max Anders
    Thomas Nelson / 2018 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Allyson Reid
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Good for someone who enjoys memorizing facts
    October 26, 2018
    Allyson Reid
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    30 Days to Understanding the Bible introduces the major people, places, and events of the Bible before briefly describing what Anders believes are the 10 major doctrines that all sub-doctrines fall under. Each chapter takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and involves a short story (usually secular in nature), a brief summary of that day's section of the Bible, and a few pages of fill-in-the-blank memory work. The memory work seemed extreme and tedious for my learning style.

    I wish the book omitted the many short stories and instead used the space to expand more on the Holy Spirit's role in understanding the Scriptures along with more discussion on faith and salvation. Overall, if you're a busy person who wants to quickly learn and memorize the prominent people, places, and events of the Bible, then this book is for you.

    I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
  2. ecclecticnurse
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    A Must Read Faith Builder
    October 25, 2018
    ecclecticnurse
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book is a must read for those new to the Christian faith, those mature in their faith, and those who are just curious about life. I loved the repetition format and the included fill-in-the-blank segments throughout the entire book. After reading this, I feel more confident in my understanding of the Scriptures and also my ability to share this knowledge. I would highly recommend this book.

    I was given and advanced readers copy to read and review. All opinions are of my own accord.
  3. Alex
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Informative, well-organized, and beneficial
    October 23, 2018
    Alex
    I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I'm typically very skeptical when it comes to claims like, "Unlocking X in a certain number of minutes/days." To me, such taglines usually communicate, at best, a farce; at worst, a scam. Thankfully, Anders' book is neither. In his opening, he promises that if you give him 15 minutes of day to read each chapter, you'll attain a significant grasp of what the Bible is. Quite the claim, to be sure!

    For the most part, each chapter follows the same format. One of the strengths of the book is found in its didactic structure, focusing on the importance of recapping previous information and showing how each chapter builds and continues from the previous ones. I also appreciated Anders' anecdotes and stories in each chapter introduction as they tied in nicely with the topic at hand. He engages and dialogues with a number of other thinkers and writers, which is always helpful for further study.

    As one who has a particular interest in apologetics, I think Section 7 - Bonus Chapters (especially its chapter 36 discussion on the Resurrection) is worth the price of the book itself. For someone who may not be all that familiar with these topics, it serves as a fantastic introduction to get your feet wet and begin your study.

    As a student pastor, this book will be on my short-list of recommendations for those have (1) New/young Christians and/or (2) Non-Christians who may be open to thinking through the claims of Christianity. For skeptics, especially, I think it's worthwhile to engage with Anders' chapter on the Resurrection.

    Thankful for Anders' work here.

    *Note: I received an advance copy of the text in exchange for my honest review and feedback.
  4. Will
    2 Stars Out Of 5
    Cramming the Bible in 30 days
    October 24, 2018
    Will
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This month, as a part of a launch team, I took thirty day to read this revised and expanded thirtieth anniversary edition of 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders.

    Now, I certainly appreciated the broad overview of Scripture, gaining a wholistic perspective of the Bible, through bite sized chapters and sections. This thick book (385 pages) is what it claims to be, just by looking at the cover, a way of understanding the Bible by memorization of themes and the study of characters.

    This is not a devotional or commentary, but rather functions more like a study guide or introductory packet of structural and thematic worksheets. Each chapter begins with a semi-relevant story to help get the reader thinking in the right direction, then the author ties that theme in with the broader theme of the section or specific chapter. Anders divides his book into Old Testament, New Testament, Ten Great Doctrines, Nano Summaries, Mastering the Bible, Teaching the Bible, and Bonus Chapters (miscellaneous topics).

    A certainly well organized and thorough exploration of the Bible. However, not a substitute for actually reading Scripture.

    Although I appreciate Anders aim and goal for the project, personally this book did not suit my style; both my learning style and for means of keeping my attention. I found the book to be incredibly boring, tedious, and repetitious. If it were not for my commitment to the launch team, this book would have lost me well before Ander's introduction to the New Testament.

    In my opinion (take that as you will) I would highly advise against giving or recommending this book to a new Christian or someone early on in their faith. Unless someone is a huge fan of workbooks and study guides, this daunting school-like project may leave them frustrated and overwhelmed. However, if someone is looking for a extensive study tool, to supplement their current Bible study time, by all means, give it a shot.

    The target audience for this book, in my assessment, is quite small. It's geared towards someone with a knack for study, who believes that gobbling up as much information in 30 days will be a formative process for them to endeavor. If you're one of those people who must read the Bible from cover to cover each year, or attempt to read certain sections in 30, 60, or 90 days, then you'll love this.

    But to reiterate, if you're reading this, please be careful about giving this to a new Christian, as their goal should be slowly and devotionally getting to know God through Scripture; not trying to cram as much as they can in a short period of time. Our desire to "understand the Bible" is not race, but rather a slow-paced walk with Christ Jesus as He reveals Himself to us through it.

    I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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