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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He gave out ax handles at his restaurant as a hint of the way he thought those
who wanted to desegregate public businesses might be discouraged from doing
so. With ease, many texts out of the Hebrew Scriptures could be quoted to justify
...
He gave out ax handles at his restaurant as a hint of the way he thought those
who wanted to desegregate public businesses might be discouraged from doing
so. With ease, many texts out of the Hebrew Scriptures could be quoted to justify
...
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... was thought to be insulting to the dignity of the male. This, far more than
homosexuality, was the underlying theme of the Sodom story. The hero of this
tale was Lot, a citizen of Sodom, who offered the sanctuary of his home to the
angelic ...
... was thought to be insulting to the dignity of the male. This, far more than
homosexuality, was the underlying theme of the Sodom story. The hero of this
tale was Lot, a citizen of Sodom, who offered the sanctuary of his home to the
angelic ...
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The woman was thought to be incompetent to make a vow, so her father was
given veto power (Num. 30:1-5). Later in her life her husband had to approve of
her utterances if they were to have any force (Num. 30:8). Non-Israelite groups,
such ...
The woman was thought to be incompetent to make a vow, so her father was
given veto power (Num. 30:1-5). Later in her life her husband had to approve of
her utterances if they were to have any force (Num. 30:8). Non-Israelite groups,
such ...
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God's specifically "unchosen," and very soon they are thought of as God's
rejected. If God had rejected these others who are not Hebrew, then Israel's
rejection and even murderous behavior could be justified. Every nation, including
the United ...
God's specifically "unchosen," and very soon they are thought of as God's
rejected. If God had rejected these others who are not Hebrew, then Israel's
rejection and even murderous behavior could be justified. Every nation, including
the United ...
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The first account, actually thought by biblical scholars to be the newest narrative,
has a vision of the cosmos that no educated person could today assume. For the
author of this account, the earth is flat, surrounded by water on all sides. Water ...
The first account, actually thought by biblical scholars to be the newest narrative,
has a vision of the cosmos that no educated person could today assume. For the
author of this account, the earth is flat, surrounded by water on all sides. Water ...
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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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