How To Read The Bible And Still Be A Christian: Struggling With Divine Violence

Description: How To Read The Bible And Still Be A Christian by John Dominic Crossan The acclaimed Bible scholar and author of The Historical Jesus and God & Empire—"the greatest New Testament scholar of our generation" (John Shelby Spong) —grapples with Scriptures two conflicting visions of Jesus and God, one of a loving God, and one of a vengeful God, and explains how Christians can better understand these passages in a way that enriches their faith.Many portions of the New Testament, introduce a compassionate Jesus who turns the other cheek, loves his enemies, and shows grace to all. But the Jesus we find in Revelation and some portions of the Gospels leads an army of angels bent on earthly destruction. Which is the true revelation of the Messiah—and how can both be in the same BibleHow to Read the Bible and Still be a Christian explores this question and offers guidance for the faithful conflicted over which version of the Lord to worship. John Dominic Crossan reconciles these contrasting views, revealing how different writers of the books of the Bible not only possessed different visions of God but also different purposes for writing. Often these books are explicitly competing against another, opposing vision of God from the Bible itself.Crossan explains how to navigate this debate and offers what he believes is the best central thread to what the Bible is all about. He challenges Christians to fully participate in this dialogue, thereby shaping their faith by reading deeply, reflectively, and in community with others who share their uncertainty. Only then, he advises, will Christians be able to read and understand the Bible without losing their faith. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography John Dominic Crossan is professor of biblical studies at DePaul University in Chicago. He is the bestselling author of many books, including The Historical Jesus, The Birth of Christianity, Excavating Jesus, and In Search of Paul. Review "Crossans treatment of the text is nothing short of spectacular, even when I didnt agree with his assertions. With skill, wit, and all the finesse of the intellectual giant that he is, Crossan manages to successfully navigate those troublesome texts and...begins the redemptive process of the text." -- The Clarion Journal of Spirituality"Crossan, one of the most prolific popular writers among the scholars of the historical Jesus . . . proposes viewing the nonviolent movement of the historical Jesus-and not some apocalyptic bloodbath-as the end or center or climax of Christian time." -- Booklist (starred review)"When studying the Bible, Christians are met with opposing versions for God: one of vengeance and one of compassion. Crossan confronts this conflict and challenges readers to engage in conversations about faith and the historical Jesus." -- U.S. Catholic Review Quote "When studying the Bible, Christians are met with opposing versions for God: one of vengeance and one of compassion. Crossan confronts this conflict and challenges readers to engage in conversations about faith and the historical Jesus." Details ISBN0062203614 Author John Dominic Crossan Short Title HT READ THE BIBLE & STILL BE A Language English ISBN-10 0062203614 ISBN-13 9780062203618 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 220.6 Residence Clermont, FL, US Imprint HarperOne Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 272 Subtitle Struggling With Divine Violence From Genesis Through Revelation UK Release Date 2016-07-26 AU Release Date 2016-08-21 NZ Release Date 2016-08-28 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Audience General Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-08-11 US Release Date 2023-08-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168133132;

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