"Don't just read the Bible. Let the Bible open you to knowing its Author. Dallas Willard is one of the most beloved figures in the modern spiritual formation movement, and his insights into Scripture have been described as revolutionary. Willard read the Bible with the reverence of a Southern Baptist, the intellect of a philosopher, and the heart of a mystic. Dave Ripper uncovers the unique, realistic approach Dallas took to reading the Bible, in which he moved beyond mere propositional knowledge about God to truly encountering the personal reality of the God of the Bible. This immersive approach to Scripture helps us learn to study, teach, and experience God in Scripture like Dallas did, as an apprentice of Jesus"-- Provided by publisher.