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The Bible Tells Me So

by Peter Enns

How people understand and relate to the Bible is perhaps the fundamental distinction among Christian communities today. This is why I believe The Bible Tells Me So is such an important book.

Peter Enns takes what is a huge, and often confusing, topic–the Bible–and makes it palitible, pertinent, and enjoyable to explore.

The basic idea Enns wants his reader to know is that the Bible is the product of an ancient world, written by an ancient people, and as such, it doesn’t behave like many might expect it to.

Enns explains that the Bible is not an instruction manual or a cookbook; it doesn’t aim to be that straightforward. No, the Bible is an ancient library of stories, laws, myths, songs, and letters meant to illustrate what a life of faith looks like.

And to best understand these ancient stories, laws, myths, songs, and letters, we have to take time to understand the people who wrote them.

What was their world like? What questions were they asking? How did they relate to their God?

Whether you’re a fan of the Bible, you used to be a fan of it, or you don’t see what the big deal is, The Bible Tells Me So is a book worth reading.

It was among the first books I read a few years ago when I started to explore my own Christian inheritance. In my view, it is courageous, liberating, and helpful.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Bible Tells Me So, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.