Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism - by John Shelby Spong (Paperback)

About the Book

Now in paperback, the provocative national bestseller that issues a daring call for contemporary understanding of scripture. Outspoken and controversial, Bishop Spong brilliantly reclaims the Bible from the narrow-minded literalism that has been used to justify slavery, ban textbooks, deny the rights of gays and lesbians, subordinate women, and justify war and revenge.

Book Synopsis

By popular demand--study guides to two of Bishop John Shelby Spong's bestselling and controversial works, including questions, reflections, and summaries for group and individual use.

From the Back Cover

By popular demand--study guides to two of Bishop John Shelby Spong's bestselling and controversial works, including questions, reflections, and summaries for group and individual use.

Review Quotes

"Throughout his career as an Episcopal priest and bishop, John Shelby Spong has been surrounded by controversy as he has labored on the leading edge of movements to bring blacks, women, and homosexuals into the full life of his church." - New York Times

"[Spong is] striving to revive the imaginative possibilities of ancient Scripture for the women and men of today." - Mirabella

"[Spong is] striving to revive the imaginative possibilities of ancient Scripture for the women and men of today." - Mirabella

"[Spong] wants to bring [the Bible] into the twentieth century by focusing on its eternal truths rather than the historical, philosophical, and scientific aberrations that have caused some to discount it entirely.... Spong offers interesting, well-thought-out ideas that should do what he intends-get people thinking about the Bible." - Booklist