The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart
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Peter J. Gomes opens scripture to thoughtful inquiry, exploring the risk and joy of the living Word.
"The Bible and the social and moral consequences that derive from its interpretation are all too important to be left in the hands of the pious or the experts, and too significant to be ignored and trivialized by the uninformed and indifferent.
Examining past struggles over slavery and temperance, Gomes shows how social customs were mistaken for divine decrees. The author reveals that scripture is far too complex to be captured by rigid literalism, yet far too resilient to be dismissed as an ancient relic.
This study proves demanding enough to confront historic abuses, yet pastoral enough to address the personal search for moral purpose. Surveying trials of suffering, wealth, and science, the chapters guide modern readers toward a lively biblical faith.
- Biblical Interpretation: Identifies the three common hazards of Bible study—worshiping the bound book as an idol, elevating the letter over the spirit, and forcing ancient texts to sanction the cultural status quo.
- Case Studies: Traces how selective readings historically defended chattel slavery through the curse of Ham, excused anti-Semitism, and silenced pioneering early leaders like Lydia, Phoebe, and Priscilla.
- Hermeneutics: Re-examines contentious passages in Leviticus and Romans often cited against homosexuality, demonstrating how ancient cultural taboos and exploitative practices differ from modern committed partnerships.
- Biblical Studies: Explores how scripture confronts the deepest realities of the human condition, from the origins of evil and temptation to the search for joy and the encounter with divine mystery.
- Also by This Author: The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus, Sermons and Strength for the Journey.
Details
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Author
- Peter J. Gomes
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- Apr 30, 2002
- ISBN-13
- 9780060088309
- ISBN-10
- 0060088303
- Pages
- 400
- Carton quantity
- 24 copies
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| 25 – 99 | $11.79 | 41% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $11.19 | 44% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $10.59 | 47% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $10.19 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $9.80 | 51% off list |
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