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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>As Spong exposes and challenges what he calls the "terrible texts of the Bible," laying bare the evil done by them in the name of God, he also seeks to redeem these texts, hoping to recover their ultimate depth and purpose.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The Bible contains many passages that believers and nonbelievers alike would recognize as appalling theology. Whether these texts are used to discriminate, oppress, or condemn, they distort the truth of Christianity and cast doubt upon the love of God. Now, legendary Episcopal bishop and advocate for liberal Christianity John Shelby Spong addresses these passages, shattering our misconceptions and delivering a new vision of how Christians today can use the Bible.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A valuable modernist manifesto for progressive readers seeking a response to the conservative theology dominating the news these days."--<em>Boston Globe</em><br><br>"This absorbing book has much to offer readers of all persuasions."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"This book is long overdue..."--<em>New York Times</em><br><br>"Another brilliant chapter in Spong's quest to rescue the Bible from fundamentalism."--Robert W. Funk, Jesus Seminar, author of Honest to Jesus<br><br>"Remarkably insightful and honest, John Shelby Spong explores some of the most compelling issues of our time."--Reverend Jarmo Tarkki, Ph.D.<br><br>"Spong demonstrates the prophetic vocation that prefers truth to lies, honesty to hypocrisy, common sense to sick religious ideologies."--Matthew Fox, president, University of Creation Spirituality, author of Original Blessing, Creativity: Where the Divine and the Human Meet, and One River, Many Wells<br><br>"Spong lifts the myths surrounding scripture, stripping away the superfluous so the kernal of truth becomes reality."--Reverend R. Robert Kimes, Director Religious Activities, Bay View, MI<br><br>"Spong shares his extraordinary gift of conveying the Bible's spiritual and ethical authority..."--Jack D. Spiro, Harry Lyons Distinguished Chair of Judaic Culture, Virginia Commonwealth University<br><br>"The Sins of Scripture challenges Christians to look beyond the myths of their faith into the heart of the matter."--Bill O'Reilly, Anchor, Fox News Channel<br><br>"With prophetic vigor, Spong lays bare the evil done...in the name of God...[and] calls the Christian community to accountability...."--Spirituality and Health magazine<br>

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