Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks this Meaning of ScriptBy 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. |
Contents
The Gospel | 107 |
Beyond Mythology to Reality | 129 |
The Story of Jesus from a Hebrew | 147 |
The Story of Jesus from a Gentile | 167 |
In the BeginningI | 185 |
13 | 209 |
Who Is Christ for Us? | 227 |
Epilogue | 245 |
Notes | 251 |
Index | 259 |
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