Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture

In this provocative best-seller, the outspoken and controversial Bishop John Shelby Spong reveals how literal interpretations of Scripture have been used to justify slavery ban textbooks deny the rights of gays and lesbians subordinate women and justify war and revenge. Spong combines current biblical scholarship, modern science, and most of all, his deep love and respect for scripture, to lift the Bible out of the prejudices and cultural biases of by gone eras. Eloquent, forthright, and compassionate. Spong liberates the Bible's message of hope for all people.
ASIN: 0060675144
VSKU: RDV.0060675144.G
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Author/Artist:John Shelby Spong
Binding: Paperback
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