“A wide-ranging and cogent guide to seeing scripture in a new light. Disenchanted Christians will be energized.”–Publishers Weekly
Zach Lambert has seen the Bible used countless times as something far from the “Good Book”–both in his own life and in the experiences of others. He has seen the Bible weaponized to subjugate women, justify racism, bash LGBTQ+ people, cover up abuse, and exclude people who speak out against these injustices.
In this book, Lambert calls readers to a more Christlike interpretation of Scripture. Lambert has created this accessible guide to help readers dismantle four common lenses for reading Scripture that lead to harm–Literalism, Apocalypse, Moralism, and Hierarchy. Instead, he offers four new lenses–Jesus, Context, Flourishing, and Fruitfulness–that promote healing and wholeness for all people. This book helps transform the Bible from a weapon that condemns, oppresses, and excludes into a tool that liberates.
Better Ways to Read the Bible welcomes all Christians to reengage Scripture in life-giving ways. The book includes a foreword by Sarah Bessey.
Author: Zach W. Lambert
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 08/12/2025
Pages: 216
ISBN: 9781587436680
Language: English
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