Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks this Meaning of ScriptBy popular demand—study guides to two of Bishop John Shelby Spong's bestselling and controversial works, including questions, reflections, and summaries for group and individual use. |
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There was an immediate outcry from conservative religious circles in defense of
something they called biblical mo- rality. Proof Texting and Prejudice This appeal
to the Bible to justify and to sustain an attitude that was clearly passing away ...
There was an immediate outcry from conservative religious circles in defense of
something they called biblical mo- rality. Proof Texting and Prejudice This appeal
to the Bible to justify and to sustain an attitude that was clearly passing away ...
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I know male athletes who are gay and I know heterosexual males who in physical
appearance would be called effeminate. The stereotypes of the ages do not hold
when scrutinized.) The authors of the Bible did not have the knowledge on this ...
I know male athletes who are gay and I know heterosexual males who in physical
appearance would be called effeminate. The stereotypes of the ages do not hold
when scrutinized.) The authors of the Bible did not have the knowledge on this ...
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So mainline Christians allow the television preachers to manipulate their
audiences, most times to their own financial gain, by making the most absurd
biblical claims without their being called to accountability in the name of truth. It is
for these ...
So mainline Christians allow the television preachers to manipulate their
audiences, most times to their own financial gain, by making the most absurd
biblical claims without their being called to accountability in the name of truth. It is
for these ...
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In another instance, God was called "a man of war" (Exod. 15:3), a concept far
removed from the one I had come to call the "Prince of Peace." Then, as the Law
of God unfolded in the remaining books of the Torah, I found myself more and
more ...
In another instance, God was called "a man of war" (Exod. 15:3), a concept far
removed from the one I had come to call the "Prince of Peace." Then, as the Law
of God unfolded in the remaining books of the Torah, I found myself more and
more ...
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5:22), yet he called his enemies a "brood of snakes" (Matt. 12:34), "sons of vipers"
(Matt. 23:33), "blind fools" (Matt. 23:17). He called gentiles "dogs" (Matt. 15:26).
He said he had come to set a man against his father and a daughter against her ...
5:22), yet he called his enemies a "brood of snakes" (Matt. 12:34), "sons of vipers"
(Matt. 23:33), "blind fools" (Matt. 23:17). He called gentiles "dogs" (Matt. 15:26).
He said he had come to set a man against his father and a daughter against her ...
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A Few Grains of Wheat Amid the Chaff
Crítica de los usuarios - Philip Tutt - Christianbook.comThis work, written by a "controversial" Episcopal bishop (John Shelby Spong) proposes a venture to save Christianity from fundamentalism. In the epilogue (which I suggest that the reader peruse first ... Leer comentario completo
Review: Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture
Crítica de los usuarios - Ryan - GoodreadsThe book was pretty good. It has some good information and serves as a good overview for a lot of ideas. The big problem is that the book's information is about history, where the author is not ... Leer comentario completo
Contenido
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The Formation of the Sacred Story | 38 |
Prophets Psalms Proverbs and Protest | 58 |
Forming the Second Covenant | 78 |
The Man from Tarsus | 92 |
Christ Resurrection Grace The Gospel of Paul | 108 |
Matthew The Story of Jesus from a Hebrew Perspective | 148 |
Luke The Story of Jesus from a Gentile Perspective | 168 |
The Fourth Gospel In the BeginningI Am | 186 |
Christmas and Easter Ultimate Truth and Literal Nonsense | 210 |
Who Is Christ for Us? | 228 |
Epilogue | 246 |
Notes | 252 |
Bibliography | 256 |
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks this Meaning of Script |
| Autor | John Shelby Spong |
| Editor | Harper Collins, 2009 |
| ISBN | 006175319X, 9780061753190 |
| Largo | 288 páginas |
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