Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture

Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism In this provocative bestseller, the outspoken and controversial Bishop John Shelby Spong reveals how literal interpretations of Scripture have been used to, justify slavery, ban textbooks, deny the rights of gays and lesbians, subordinate women, and justify war and revenge. Spong combines current biblical scholarship, modern science, and, most of all, his deep love and respect for Scripture, to lift the Bible out of the prejudices and cultural biases of bygone eras. Eloquent, forthright, and compassionate, Spong liberates the Bible's message of hope for all people.Spong, John Shelby is the author of 'Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture' with ISBN 9780060675189 and ISBN 0060675187.