The critical meaning of the Bible
how a modern reading of the Bible challenges Christians, the Church, and the churches
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Author
Publication
1981 - Paulist Press, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
37,500 words, Guess
Page Count
150 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Internet Archivecriticalmeaningo00raym
- ISBN-100809124068
- ISBN-139780809124060
- LibraryThing732704
- Goodreads2413058
and 4 more
- Library of Congress Control Number81082333
- OCLC Control Number8020578
- Better World Books9780809124060
- Open LibraryOL3793590M
Classifications
- DDC220.6
- LCCBS511.2 .B76
- LCCBS511.2.B76
Description
The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul, discerning the thoughts of the heart. So proclaims te Epistle to the Hebrews. Yet for many persons the biblical Word of God is less a sharp sword than a crutch, supporting rather than piercing them. Interpreted as they have "always" heard it, scripture tells them exactly what they want to hear. Modern critical investigation of the Bible can change that radically, for now Christians and the churches are being told that the biblical authors did not always mean what they were thought to have meant when read through the spectacles of later interests. Because of its approach, some Protestants and Catholics believe the new biblical criticism is impious. Raymond Brown, a Catholic priest who is Auburn Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, argues strongly to the contrary. Critically interpreted, the Bible is all the more critical to Christians and the Church. The challenge of the scriptures is unleashed, "piercing to the division of soul, discerning the thoughts of the heart." - Back cover.
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