How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling with Divine Violence from Genesis Through Revelation

by John Dominic Crossan

Book Overview

The acclaimed Bible scholar and author of The Historical Jesus and God & Empire--"the greatest New Testament scholar of our generation" (John Shelby Spong) --grapples with Scripture's two conflicting visions of Jesus and God, one of a loving God, and one of a vengeful God, and explains how Christians can better understand these passages in a way that enriches their faith.

Many portions of the New Testament, introduce a compassionate Jesus...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062203592
• ISBN13: 9780062203595
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"