The Good Book: Reading The Bible With Mind And Heart

reading the Bible with mind and heart

William Morrow (Nov 07, 1996)

9780688134471

| Hardcover

400 pages | 152 x 231 mm | English

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Dewey 220.1

LC Classification BS511.2 .G66 1996

LC Control No. 96032069

Genre

Bible Study

Subject

Bible
Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General
Religion / Biblical Reference / Language Study

Plot

Why are so many intelligent and compassionate people embarrassed to say they find wisdom and comfort in the Bible? Why do so many seekers turn to New Age religionsinstead of the Bible? And how as a society did we come to cede biblical interpretation to those who would use the Bible as a tool for division and exclusion?In this groundbreaking book, Peter Gomes shows how to read the Bibleand what it says about the topics that concern us all, including joy suffering, evil, and goodness. He also explains what the Bible really says about women, gays and lesbians, and people of color. With compassion, humor, and insight, he gives readers the tools and understanding they need to make the ancient wisdom of the Bible a dynamic part of their modern lives.