The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love Summary and Reviews

The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love
by John Shelby Spong

The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love
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Author: John Shelby Spong
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-04-01
ISBN: 0060762055
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: HarperOne

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Book Review: Refreshing thoughts -
Summary: 4 Stars

Taking on scriputes difficult texts is a brave deed for any christian. Bishop Spong does so head on, shows their place in history and gives hope to those who are willing to look at the Bible from a liberal viewpoint. For me, he gives it new credibility. Somewhere along the line, you may have to review your beliefs. I found that to be long overdue in my case.

On the downside, at times I feel the bishop rushing things, I question his thoroughness in exegesis, so I would not recommend this as an only commentary of the Bible or the said texts. But as a part of a biblical students library, it's essential reading.

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