The book you now hold in your hands (or read on your screen) is a classic work on interpreting the Bible. Since it first appeared in the late 1800s, it has been valued for its logical treatment and presentation of language, figures of speech, prophecy, and the correct method by which God wants His word interpreted (that is, in short, taking the whole of what the Bible says on a subject, and then basing our conclusions on that information). We are proud to present, in this newly updated edition, Dungan's masterpiece for a new generation of modern readers. "This new edition is easier to read, but without losing any of the depth, the instruction, and the wisdom that made the original so famous and useful. I highly recommend the Updated Third Edition to anyone who wants to better understand how to interpret the Bible." --An instructor at a preaching school.