Re-Imagining the Bible for Today. Questo articolo non è disponibile.Re-Imagining the Bible for Today

•Offers a new approach to introducing the Bible, and argues for its relevance with a more liberal audience in mind. •Seeks to highlight the relevance of the Bible across a range of contemporary topics, and reflect on the dialogue between the Bible and popular culture •A key resource of use on Common Awards modules and relevant courses in theological training institutions The early 21st century has seen an unexpected rise of new or rediscovered ways of reading the Bible, both in academic circles and in churches, with surprising results. These ancient texts appear to have a message that resonates with discussions in society at large. This textbook seeks to reclaim the Bible for a Christianity that is open to society and keen on participating in conversation about today's major issues; a Christianity that is relevant to the personal spirituality of people who aren't too sure what to believe and how to exercise faith.Table of Contents:1. Re-imagining the Bible2. Sacrifice3 VulnerabilityInterlude: Bible, Literature and Film4. The Planet5. Economy6. Ruth7. Re-imagining the Bible: Reading the Bible in the Context of Present-Day Life

'A wonderful book, bringing people into honest conversation with the Bible and the world.' --(David Holgate, Canon for Theology and Mission and Sub-Dean, Manchester Cathedral, and co-author of the SCM Studyguide to Biblical Hermeneutics (2006)