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Subject
Religion
Product Type
Textbook
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Country of Manufacture
United States
Title
The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts
Publisher
HarperCollins
Author
John Shelby Spong
ISBN
9780060762056
EAN
9780060762056
Book Title
Sins of Scripture : Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love
Item Length
9in
Publication Year
2005
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.1in
Genre
Religion
Topic
Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, General, Christianity / General, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
20.7 Oz
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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In the history of the Western World, the Bible has been a perpetual source of inspiration and guidance for countless Christians. However, this Bible has also left a trail of pain. It is undeniable that the Bible is not always used for good. Sometimes the Bible can seem overtly evil. Sometimes its texts are terrible. Bishop John Shelby Spong boldly approaches those texts that have been used through history to justify the denigration or persecution of others while carrying with them the implied and imposed authority of the claim that they were the "Word of God." As he exposes and challenges what he calls the "terrible texts of the Bible," laying bare the evil done by these texts in the name of God, he also seeks to redeem these texts, hoping to recover their ultimate depth and purpose. Spong looks specifically at texts used to justify homophobia, anti-Semitism, treating women as second-class humans, corporal punishment, and environmental degradation, but he also delivers a new picture of how Christians can use the Bible today. As Spong battles against the way the Bible has been used throughout history, he provides a new framework, introducing people to a proper way to engage this holy book of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060762055
ISBN-13
9780060762056
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43753962

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Book Title
Sins of Scripture : Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love
Author
John Shelby Spong
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, General, Christianity / General, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Religion
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
20.7 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Bs511.3.S69 2005
Reviews
A valuable modernist manifesto for progressive readers seeking a response to the conservative theology dominating the news these days., The Sins of Scripture challenges Christians to look beyond the myths of their faith into the heart of the matter., Spong demonstrates the prophetic vocation that prefers truth to lies, honesty to hypocrisy, common sense to sick religious ideologies., With prophetic vigor, Spong lays bare the evil done.in the name of God...[and] calls the Christian community to accountability...., Remarkably insightful and honest, John Shelby Spong explores some of the most compelling issues of our time., Spong lifts the myths surrounding scripture, stripping away the superfluous so the kernal of truth becomes reality.
Copyright Date
2005
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2004-060665
Dewey Decimal
220.6
Dewey Edition
22

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  • by robertmerch
    Sep 07, 2021

    "Sins of Scripture" is an excellent read.

    Hardcover book in excellent shape. Subject matter is very interesting & makes you really think about things, life, our planet, history, evolution etc.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by y877AOXxRZG@Deleted
    Aug 08, 2007

    The Word as double edged sword: to kill and save

    John Shelby Spong is one of my heroes. He has helped me understand my Christian life in the context of the 21st century. I have read all his books, inlcluding the latest, Jesus for the Non-Religious. Religon, unfortunately, has become a force for evil in many quarters. Reading Spong's books can help one understand the real meaning of religion and apply it to life both personal and international. Spong challenges us to grasp the idea that the Bible is not God's word, but the Word of God in human words, with all their limitations. Any one who is open to see that truth has understood the meaning of life.

  • by suklof
    Jun 09, 2006

    The Sins of Scripture

    Have only read the first part of the book so far, but the writer's scholarly approach to the subject is not at all boring, or heavy handed. He makes his case in an exciting and fearless way. So far I can only compare it to the intellectual journey of a philosophical Lewis and Clark expedition. I don't know where it will lead, but I know there will be new (for me) discoveries along the way.

  • by iudt7t51rew@deleted
    Oct 08, 2006

    Sins of Scripture

    I'm only a quarter through the book, but I simply love it! JS Spong explains that we should read the Bible with intelligent minds, realizing the Bible was not 'written by God'. I have read other books by JS Spong and highly recommend them all.

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