Liberating the Gospels: Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes by John Shelby Spong

Description: Liberating the Gospels by John Shelby Spong 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 FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography John Shelby Spong served the Episcopal Church as a priest and bishop for forty-five years. As a visiting lecturer at Harvard and at universities and churches throughout North America and the English-speaking world, he is one of the leading spokespersons for an open and engaged Christianity. He has initiated landmark controversial discussions within the church and is an outspoken advocate for change. His twenty-plus books, including The Sins of Scripture, A New Christianity for a New World, and his autobiography Here I Stand have sold over one million copies and have been translated into most of the major languages of the world. He also writes a weekly column for WaterFrontMedia. He lives with his wife, Christine, in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Review "Compelling, controversial, substantive, provocative, and original…remarkably convincing." -- Rabbi Jack D. Spiro, director, Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Judaic Studies"Bishop Spongs work is a significant accomplishment." -- Harvey Cox, Thomas Professor of Divinity, Harvard University Review Quote "Compelling, controversial, substantive, provocative, and original...remarkably convincing." -- Rabbi Jack D. Spiro, director, Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Judaic Studies "Bishop Spongs work is a significant accomplishment." -- Harvey Cox, Thomas Professor of Divinity, Harvard University Description for Teachers/Educators In his boldest book since Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, Bishop John Shelby Spong argues for an interpretation of the Gospels as thoroughly Jewish texts. While many Christian interpreters see the Gospels as addressing an audience primarily composed of Greek Gentiles, Spong holds a different opinion. He powerfully argues that many of the key Gospel accounts of events in the life of Jesus should be placed in a Jewish context, insomuch as the early Christians sprang from a Jewish background that stressed the midrashic, or teaching, tale. Spong argues that the tales of Jesuss life from the New Testament 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. According to Spong, by not understanding the Jewish source of the Gospels, we lose some of the richness of the meaning in the texts. This remarkable discovery, while sure to incite controversy, brings us greater understanding of how Jesus was really understood in his day and should be in ours. John Shelby Spong was the Episcopal Bishop of Newark before his retirement in 2000. As a leading spokesperson for an open, scholarly and progressive Christianity, Bishop Spong has taught at Harvard and at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. His books include A New Christianity for a New World, Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism, Resurrection: Myth or Reality?, Why Christianity Must Change or Die, and his autobiography, Here I Stand. "Bishop Spongs work is a significant accomplishment."- Harvey Cox, Thomas Professor of Divinity, Harvard University Details ISBN0060675578 Author John Shelby Spong Short Title LIBERATING THE GOSPELS Language English ISBN-10 0060675578 ISBN-13 9780060675578 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 226.06 Year 1997 Edition 1st Residence Newark, NJ, US Pages 384 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes DOI 10.1604/9780060675578 UK Release Date 1997-11-25 US Release Date 1997-11-25 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 1997-11-25 Imprint HarperOne Alternative 9780061748424 Audience General AU Release Date 1998-08-03 NZ Release Date 1997-11-17 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159703958;

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