Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780060609191
- Book Title
- Reading the Bibles Again for the First Time : Taking the Bibles Seriously but Not Literally
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Author
- Marcus J. Borg
- Features
- Reprint
- Genre
- Religion
- Topic
- Messianic Judaism, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, Biblical Reference / Language Study, Christianity / Denominations
- Item Weight
- 8.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
Reading the Bible Again For the First Time: Taking the Bible Serious – VERY GOOD
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060609192
ISBN-13
9780060609191
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1864656
Product Key Features
Book Title
Reading the Bibles Again for the First Time : Taking the Bibles Seriously but Not Literally
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Messianic Judaism, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, Biblical Reference / Language Study, Christianity / Denominations
Publication Year
2002
Features
Reprint
Genre
Religion
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-050599
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
“Borg… has a knack for clarifying difficult theological issues and writing in a pensive style that is extremely accessible to Christian laity and seekers of all stripes. Almost single-handedly, he opened up new avenues of thought for lapsed or nonbelievers interested in re-visioning the Christianity of their childhood.” – Spirituality and Practice “A highly readable and succinct introduction to biblical criticism.” – Publishers Weekly “[A]n accessible book, almost entirely devoid of scholarly jargon but filled with scholarly insight.” – Christian Century “Borg writes passionately about the enduring values of the Bible. The engaging historical details he includes make familiar stories read like new. Whether you read the Bible religiously or rarely, this book is thought-provoking.” – Christian Science Monitor “Borg’s analysis is profound, challenging and engrossing; it will enable readers to use scripture creatively once again and truly make it a bridge for the divine.” – Karen Armstrong, author of A History of God, Borg writes passionately about the enduring values of the Bible. The engaging historical details he includes make familiar stories read like new. Whether you read the Bible religiously or rarely, this book is thought-provoking., Borg’s analysis is profound, challenging and engrossing; it will enable readers to use scripture creatively once again and truly make it a bridge for the divine., This welcome book removes many of the barriers that separate thoughtful people from the wisdom of the Bible., Provides many excellent metaphorical readings of biblical accounts, which unify the Bible’s stories., Borg… has a knack for clarifying difficult theological issues and writing in a pensive style that is extremely accessible to Christian laity and seekers of all stripes. Almost single-handedly, he opened up new avenues of thought for lapsed or nonbelievers interested in re-visioning the Christianity of their childhood., [A]n accessible book, almost entirely devoid of scholarly jargon but filled with scholarly insight.
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Many Christians mistakenly believe that their only choice is either to reconcile themselves to a fundamentalist reading of scripture (a “literal-factual” approach) or to simply reject the Bible as something that could bring meaning and value into their lives. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg shows how instead we can freshly appreciate all the essential elements of the Old and New Testaments–from Genesis to Revelation–in a way that can open up a new world of intelligent faith. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile a scientific and critical way of thinking with our deepest spiritual needs, leading to an insightful experience of ancient text. This unique book invites every reader–whatever his or her religious background–to engage the Bible, to wrestle with its meaning, to explore its mysteries, and to understand its relevance. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh, new way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up the rich possibility of living a life of authentic faith., Many Christians mistakenly believe that their only choice is either to reconcile themselves to a fundamentalist reading of scripture (a “literal-factual” approach) or to simply reject the Bible as something that could bring meaning and value into their lives. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg shows how instead we can freshly appreciate all the essential elements of the Old and New Testaments-from Genesis to Revelation-in a way that can open up a new world of intelligent faith. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time, Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile a scientific and critical way of thinking with our deepest spiritual needs, leading to an insightful experience of ancient text. This unique book invites every reader-whatever his or her religious background-to engage the Bible, to wrestle with its meaning, to explore its mysteries, and to understand its relevance. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh, new way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up the rich possibility of living a life of authentic faith., Many Christians mistakenly believe that their only choice is either to reconcile themselves to a fundamentalist reading of scripture (a “literal-factual” approach) or to simply reject the Bible as something that could bring meaning and value into their lives. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time , Marcus Borg shows how instead we can freshly appreciate all the essential elements of the Old and New Testaments–from Genesis to Revelation–in a way that can open up a new world of intelligent faith. In Reading the Bible Again for the First Time , Borg reveals how it is possible to reconcile a scientific and critical way of thinking with our deepest spiritual needs, leading to an insightful experience of ancient text. This unique book invites every reader–whatever his or her religious background–to engage the Bible, to wrestle with its meaning, to explore its mysteries, and to understand its relevance. Reading the Bible Again for the First Time shows us how to encounter the Bible in a fresh, new way that rejects the limits of simple literalism and opens up the rich possibility of living a life of authentic faith.
LC Classification Number
BS511.3.B67 2001
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