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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In this boldest book since Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, Bishop John Shelby Spong offers a compelling view of the Gospels as thoroughly Jewish tests.Spong powerfully argues that many of the key Gospel accounts of events in the life of Jesus--from the stories of his birth to his physical resurrection--are not literally true. He offers convincing evidence that the Gospels are a collection of Jewish midrashic stories written to convey the significance of Jesus. This remarkable discovery brings us closer to how Jesus was really understood in his day and should be in ours.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. In this boldest book since Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, Bishop John Shelby Spong offers a compelling view of the Gospels as thoroughly Jewish tests.Spong powerfully argues that many of the key Gospel accounts of events in the life of Jesus--from the stories of his birth to his physical resurrection--are not literally true. He offers convincing evidence that the Gospels are a collection of Jewish midrashic stories written to convey the significance of Jesus. This remarkable discovery brings us closer to how Jesus was really understood in his day and should be in ours.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In this boldest book since Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, Bishop John Shelby Spong offers a compelling view of the Gospels as thoroughly Jewish tests.Spong powerfully argues that many of the key Gospel accounts of events in the life of Jesus--from the stories of his birth to his physical resurrection--are not literally true. He offers convincing evidence that the Gospels are a collection of Jewish midrashic stories written to convey the significance of Jesus. This remarkable discovery brings us closer to how Jesus was really understood in his day and should be in ours.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In his bestselling book Why Christianity Must Change or Die, Bishop John Shelby Spong described the toxins that are poisoning the Church. Now he offers the antidote, calling Christians everywhere into a new and radical reformation for a new age. Drawing on his lectures at Harvard University, the author confronts the collapse of theism, setting aside the ancient image of an external deity who invades history from above the sky. This study traces how scripture gradually clothed Jesus in supernatural dogma, discarding literal accounts of the virgin birth and substitutionary atonement. Here the emerging ecclesia abandons clerical hierarchies and claims of infallibility to foster an honest community grounded in compassion. Spong looks beyond traditional boundaries to open new avenues and a new vocabulary into the Holy, proposing a Christianity premised upon justice, love, and the rise of a new humanity -- a vision of the power that might be. Progressive Theology: Dissects how the evolutionary trauma of self-consciousness birthed early theistic religion as a protective coping device against human anxiety. Biblical Studies: Reevaluates the liturgical development of the New Testament gospels, demonstrating how synoptic accounts were patterned on ancient Jewish festival calendars from Rosh Hashanah to Passover. World Religions: Urges an end to conversion-driven global missions, affirming that traditions from Judaism and Islam to Buddhism provide authentic doorways into the divine. Modern Faith: Reimagines personal and corporate prayer as contemplative engagement in daily life rather than magical requests directed at an intervening parent-deity. Also by This Author: Unbelievable, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy and The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In his bestselling book Why Christianity Must Change or Die, Bishop John Shelby Spong described the toxins that are poisoning the Church. Now he offers the antidote, calling Christians everywhere into a new and radical reformation for a new age. Drawing on his lectures at Harvard University, the author confronts the collapse of theism, setting aside the ancient image of an external deity who invades history from above the sky. This study traces how scripture gradually clothed Jesus in supernatural dogma, discarding literal accounts of the virgin birth and substitutionary atonement. Here the emerging ecclesia abandons clerical hierarchies and claims of infallibility to foster an honest community grounded in compassion. Spong looks beyond traditional boundaries to open new avenues and a new vocabulary into the Holy, proposing a Christianity premised upon justice, love, and the rise of a new humanity -- a vision of the power that might be. Progressive Theology: Dissects how the evolutionary trauma of self-consciousness birthed early theistic religion as a protective coping device against human anxiety. Biblical Studies: Reevaluates the liturgical development of the New Testament gospels, demonstrating how synoptic accounts were patterned on ancient Jewish festival calendars from Rosh Hashanah to Passover. World Religions: Urges an end to conversion-driven global missions, affirming that traditions from Judaism and Islam to Buddhism provide authentic doorways into the divine. Modern Faith: Reimagines personal and corporate prayer as contemplative engagement in daily life rather than magical requests directed at an intervening parent-deity. Also by This Author: Unbelievable, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy and The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. In his bestselling book Why Christianity Must Change or Die, Bishop John Shelby Spong described the toxins that are poisoning the Church. Now he offers the antidote, calling Christians everywhere into a new and radical reformation for a new age. Drawing on his lectures at Harvard University, the author confronts the collapse of theism, setting aside the ancient image of an external deity who invades history from above the sky. This study traces how scripture gradually clothed Jesus in supernatural dogma, discarding literal accounts of the virgin birth and substitutionary atonement. Here the emerging ecclesia abandons clerical hierarchies and claims of infallibility to foster an honest community grounded in compassion. Spong looks beyond traditional boundaries to open new avenues and a new vocabulary into the Holy, proposing a Christianity premised upon justice, love, and the rise of a new humanity -- a vision of the power that might be. Progressive Theology: Dissects how the evolutionary trauma of self-consciousness birthed early theistic religion as a protective coping device against human anxiety. Biblical Studies: Reevaluates the liturgical development of the New Testament gospels, demonstrating how synoptic accounts were patterned on ancient Jewish festival calendars from Rosh Hashanah to Passover. World Religions: Urges an end to conversion-driven global missions, affirming that traditions from Judaism and Islam to Buddhism provide authentic doorways into the divine. Modern Faith: Reimagines personal and corporate prayer as contemplative engagement in daily life rather than magical requests directed at an intervening parent-deity. Also by This Author: Unbelievable, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy and The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A bold, visionary call for believers in exile to rethink traditional dogma and embrace an honest, life-affirming faith. An important and respected voice for liberal American Christianity for the past twenty years, Bishop John Shelby Spong integrates his often controversial stands on the Bible, Jesus, theism, and morality into an intelligible creed that speaks to today's thinking Christian. Spong traces how modern discoveries have shattered ancient theistic concepts, urging believers to encounter God not as a supernatural parent in the sky but as the boundless ground of being. Drawing on decades of episcopal leadership, the author outlines an ethical vision anchored in human wholeness rather than fear of divine retribution. In this compelling and heartfelt book, he sounds a rousing call for a Christianity based on critical thought rather than blind faith, on love rather than judgment, and that focuses on life more than religion. Progressive Theology: Examines the atonement through an evolutionary lens, setting aside the rescue model of original sin to present Jesus as a spirit person calling humanity into freedom. Church History: Details how the astronomical and biological insights of thinkers like Galileo, Newton, and Darwin systematically undermined the premodern three-tiered universe. Honest Prayer: Redefines personal devotion away from magical bargains with a cosmic parent toward an intentional commitment to empathy, community wholeness, and human justice. Eternal Life: Reimagines immortality outside traditional systems of punishment and reward, discovering eternity in the limitless depths of human relationships and self-giving love. Also by This Author: Unbelievable, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy and The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A bold, visionary call for believers in exile to rethink traditional dogma and embrace an honest, life-affirming faith. An important and respected voice for liberal American Christianity for the past twenty years, Bishop John Shelby Spong integrates his often controversial stands on the Bible, Jesus, theism, and morality into an intelligible creed that speaks to today's thinking Christian. Spong traces how modern discoveries have shattered ancient theistic concepts, urging believers to encounter God not as a supernatural parent in the sky but as the boundless ground of being. Drawing on decades of episcopal leadership, the author outlines an ethical vision anchored in human wholeness rather than fear of divine retribution. In this compelling and heartfelt book, he sounds a rousing call for a Christianity based on critical thought rather than blind faith, on love rather than judgment, and that focuses on life more than religion. Progressive Theology: Examines the atonement through an evolutionary lens, setting aside the rescue model of original sin to present Jesus as a spirit person calling humanity into freedom. Church History: Details how the astronomical and biological insights of thinkers like Galileo, Newton, and Darwin systematically undermined the premodern three-tiered universe. Honest Prayer: Redefines personal devotion away from magical bargains with a cosmic parent toward an intentional commitment to empathy, community wholeness, and human justice. Eternal Life: Reimagines immortality outside traditional systems of punishment and reward, discovering eternity in the limitless depths of human relationships and self-giving love. Also by This Author: Unbelievable, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy and The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Is celibacy the only moral alternative to marriage? Should the widowed be allowed to form intimate relationships without remarrying? Should the church receive homosexuals into its community and support committed gay and lesbian relationships? Should congregations publicly and liturgically witness and affirm divorces? Should the church's moral standards continue to be set by patriarchal males? Should women be consecrated bishops? Bishop Spong proposes a pastoral response based on scripture and history to the changing realities of the modern world. He calls for a moral vision to empower the church with inclusive teaching about equal, loving, nonexploitative relationships.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A bold, visionary call for believers in exile to rethink traditional dogma and embrace an honest, life-affirming faith. An important and respected voice for liberal American Christianity for the past twenty years, Bishop John Shelby Spong integrates his often controversial stands on the Bible, Jesus, theism, and morality into an intelligible creed that speaks to today's thinking Christian. Spong traces how modern discoveries have shattered ancient theistic concepts, urging believers to encounter God not as a supernatural parent in the sky but as the boundless ground of being. Drawing on decades of episcopal leadership, the author outlines an ethical vision anchored in human wholeness rather than fear of divine retribution. In this compelling and heartfelt book, he sounds a rousing call for a Christianity based on critical thought rather than blind faith, on love rather than judgment, and that focuses on life more than religion. Progressive Theology: Examines the atonement through an evolutionary lens, setting aside the rescue model of original sin to present Jesus as a spirit person calling humanity into freedom. Church History: Details how the astronomical and biological insights of thinkers like Galileo, Newton, and Darwin systematically undermined the premodern three-tiered universe. Honest Prayer: Redefines personal devotion away from magical bargains with a cosmic parent toward an intentional commitment to empathy, community wholeness, and human justice. Eternal Life: Reimagines immortality outside traditional systems of punishment and reward, discovering eternity in the limitless depths of human relationships and self-giving love. Also by This Author: Unbelievable, Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy and The Fourth Gospel: Tales of a Jewish Mystic.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Using approaches from the Hebrew interpretive tradition to discern the actual events surrounging Jesus' death, Bishop Spong questions the hitorical validity of literal narrative concerned the Ressurection. He asserts that the resurrection story was born in an experience that opened the disciples' eyes to the reality of God and the meaning of Jesus of Nazareth. Spong traces the Christian origins of anti-Semitism to the Church's fabrication of the ultimate Jewish scapegoat, Judas Iscariot. He affirms the inclusiveness of the Christian message and emphasizes the necessity of mutual integrity and respect among Christians and Jews.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Using approaches from the Hebrew interpretive tradition to discern the actual events surrounging Jesus' death, Bishop Spong questions the hitorical validity of literal narrative concerned the Ressurection. He asserts that the resurrection story was born in an experience that opened the disciples' eyes to the reality of God and the meaning of Jesus of Nazareth. Spong traces the Christian origins of anti-Semitism to the Church's fabrication of the ultimate Jewish scapegoat, Judas Iscariot. He affirms the inclusiveness of the Christian message and emphasizes the necessity of mutual integrity and respect among Christians and Jews.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Using approaches from the Hebrew interpretive tradition to discern the actual events surrounging Jesus' death, Bishop Spong questions the hitorical validity of literal narrative concerned the Ressurection. He asserts that the resurrection story was born in an experience that opened the disciples' eyes to the reality of God and the meaning of Jesus of Nazareth. Spong traces the Christian origins of anti-Semitism to the Church's fabrication of the ultimate Jewish scapegoat, Judas Iscariot. He affirms the inclusiveness of the Christian message and emphasizes the necessity of mutual integrity and respect among Christians and Jews.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 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.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 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.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. 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.…