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Marco said,
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February 12th, 2009 at
6:49 AM
Spong is a phenominal resourse, if you get a chance pick up Jesus for the Non Religious, one of my favorite Spong writings, full of wisdom and understanding. Rescuing The Bible From Fundalmentalism would probably be similar to Liberating the Gospels, what do you think of it so far Don?
Just discovered Spong as a resource. In my Fundy days, he was the antithesis of everything I thought I stood for. I really like the theme of the book. It makes so much sense that the authors of the gospels were using Midrash as the method for writing each of the books. They were Jews writing for Jews; with the possible exception of Luke, who was a converted Gentile, but intelligent enough to write as a Jew. I will read “Rescuing the Bible…..”.
I think a chronological approach was probably best for me, being a history fan…however, I wasn’t able to stick with that plan completely. I read “Rescuing..” first, then, “Why Christianity Must Change or Die”, then “Sins of Scripture”, then “Jesus for the Non-religious”. Doing them chronologically lets you see Spongs evolution of belief, however, of the two, Why Christianity..” would be better first. You love all his work, most of which I’ve read. Thanks for stopping by. I love your blog. I enjoy discussing these subjects!
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on February 12th, 2009 at 6:49 AM
Spong is a phenominal resourse, if you get a chance pick up Jesus for the Non Religious, one of my favorite Spong writings, full of wisdom and understanding. Rescuing The Bible From Fundalmentalism would probably be similar to Liberating the Gospels, what do you think of it so far Don?
on February 12th, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Just discovered Spong as a resource. In my Fundy days, he was the antithesis of everything I thought I stood for. I really like the theme of the book. It makes so much sense that the authors of the gospels were using Midrash as the method for writing each of the books. They were Jews writing for Jews; with the possible exception of Luke, who was a converted Gentile, but intelligent enough to write as a Jew. I will read “Rescuing the Bible…..”.
on April 9th, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Just finished reading “Rescuing the Bible…” It will be one of my “primary” resources from now on. It is an excellent book.
on May 16th, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Don,
Great site! I love it! Bless you, my brother. I’m going to find you on Facebook. Please see my site.
on May 16th, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Thanks Mike! Glad to be your friend on FB. Please comeback and comment.
on April 28th, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Which book would be best to read first? This one…or Rescuing the Bible? I’m intrigued.
on April 28th, 2010 at 10:36 AM
I think a chronological approach was probably best for me, being a history fan…however, I wasn’t able to stick with that plan completely. I read “Rescuing..” first, then, “Why Christianity Must Change or Die”, then “Sins of Scripture”, then “Jesus for the Non-religious”. Doing them chronologically lets you see Spongs evolution of belief, however, of the two, Why Christianity..” would be better first. You love all his work, most of which I’ve read. Thanks for stopping by. I love your blog. I enjoy discussing these subjects!