Reading the Bible Wisely: An Introduction to Taking Scripture Seriously. Revised Edition. - Hardcoverby Richard S. Briggs (Author) What does it mean to take the Bible seriously? This introductory book explores how Scripture itself gives us the resources to read it wisely. First, it looks at the basic questions of reading in context historical, literary, and theological and understanding the significance of the two testament structure of the Christian Bible. Then it looks at how the Bible can itself contribute to shaping a wise doctrine of Scripture.