As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god wants us to considerthe essence of our spiritual study. It presents the tolerant and loving point of view of openminded christians, a group that doesnt get a lot of press and so some people think they dont exist. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Reading the bible as scripture is coedited by thomas jay oord and richard thompson.
Incidentally, it is because so many significant archaeological discoveries have taken place in the past 100 years that one should be careful when using 100 year old, public domain commentaries like matthew henry, keil and delitsch, etc. Oct 17, 2014 in the end, the bible tells me so is a book about contradictions. Its usually wise to limit theological extraction to either informative or cognitive discourses. Peter enns has written a great book about the book. As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god wants us to consider. Mar 05, 2014 my next book is coming out at the end of august and the title is the bible tells me so. The bible tells me so is a 1955 gospel pop hit written by dale evans. Oct 07, 2014 the bible tells me so is for nonacademics. The shock of ennss the bible tells me so, then, is either the simplicity and clarity of its answer to that question or else the humor and confessional belief with which the answer is offered. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. Reading this relatively small book will give you as much fuel in arguing scripture as most fundamentalist christians the bible tells me so gives you all the various passages that these folks have conveniently forgotten or never been taught. Nov 26, 2014 the bible tells me so is a recently published book by peter enns. My next book is coming out at the end of august and the title is the bible tells me so. The bible tells me so is an excellent book that i would recommend to most people who identify as christian or are seeking to know more about christianity.
We sometimes try to extract theology from poetry, such as the songs written by david or by others credited in the book of psalms itself. Perhaps, when we let the bible be the bible rather than what we expect it ought to beor need it to bewe will find a deeper faith in the process. Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book. Frank uncategorized january 3, 2015 january 3, 2015 3 minutes. To every thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. If the bible is wrong, im wrong about the origins of humanity. The bible is extolled in the song as the best way to live because it provides not only the key to success but also the way to please god and receive his guidance. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory. Then he prayed unto the lord his god out of the fishs belly. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it. Some jewish interpreters came up with the idea that the rock at the beginning and end was the. He is on a mission to remove scripture from its lofty literary pedestal, loosen it from our elevated expectations, and reacquaint us with the bible we have. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality it includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents including former house majority leader dick gephardt and his wife, jane.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Enns does let us know in his book that he believes that jesus christ is the son of god come in the flesh, that jesus died for us. In the end, the bible tells me so is a book about contradictions. For the bible tells me so is a 2007 american documentary film directed by daniel g. This is a book that every christian will be the better and richer for having read. Jan 03, 2015 learning from others, seeking the way. Our god is the great creator who intentionally, purposely, and carefully formed you and me to be just as we ought to be. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality.
The bible tells me so is bible scholar peter ennss book about the book. For instance, when we read about jesus death and resurrection, it seems like a nobrainer to us christians living 2,000 years after the fact. If we come to the bible and read it this way, in true humility, rather than defending our version of it, we will find god as he wants to be found. I tell stories about this messy bible and what it means to read it with both eyes open to its problems and challenges, and to its promises and possibilities. The book came across to me as though enns was frustrated and has a bone to pick. The particular book i was referring to the bible tells me so isnt about genesis specifically, but rather an attitude towards the bible as a whole. We hope these films with biblical scholar peter enns around the chapters in his book, the bible tells me so will stir your imagination, deepen your trust in god, and that the bible comes alive in. He claims the canaanite conquest is immoral, yet argues that the bible provides no clear guide for morality. Jesus loves me, this i know, for the bible tells me so. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word as it is actually written.
The bible tells me so why defending the bible has made us. They were fine people, im sure, and they were technically right if youre going by the book. Hereafter the bible tells me so will be abbreviated tbtms. He teaches in university, he has degrees, and he responds to you on twitter. Bible study, motivational, old testament new testament, spiritual living the bible tells me so is bible scholar peter ennss book about the book. He states, the bible translation i use throughout the book is the new revised standard version. This is a social forum to highlight biblical truths. That simple and beautiful biblical truth, summed up in the familiar phrase the bible tells me so from the hymn jesus loves me, introduces many children to the love of jesus. Incredibly astute, unfailingly honest, and downright funny, enns takes an unfamiliar approach to bible commentary.
But, it becomes quickly apparent to the reader that the contradictions are really in enns own worldview. Little ones to him belong, they are weak but he is strong. Unfortunately, i found that enns book was rife with spirituallygarbled conclusions and some blatant misinformation. Oct 04, 2014 an example can be found in his authors note on his preference of translation. It will probably whet your appetite for more detailed books i know it did for me. The bible tells me so book productservice facebook. The bible tells me so was recommended to me as a thoughtprovoking, thinking persons guide toward understanding scripture better. The bible tells me that it was created by god over the course of six days and not nearly as long ago as the millions of billions of years other people claim. Uses and abuses of holy scripture paperback december 1, 1995 by jim hill author.
The bible tells me so by peter enns apologetics315. Daniel karslake has done us all a great moral service by creating for the bible tells me so. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion by teaching at westminster theological seminary. Yes, jesus loves me, yes, jesus loves me, yes, jesus loves me, the bible tells me so. In chapter four, the bible tells me so pushes back against the notion of scriptural childrearing, the bible as an owners manual for life, or even the bible as a tool you can use to make god do what you want.
Peter enns addresses these concerns in his book the bible tells me so. This world, this universe, was made by god and for god, an incredible ex nihilo act of creative superiority. It features the lew douglas orchestra and backing vocals by the jack halloran choir don cornell cover. The bible tells me so speaks of trust in and reliance on god as revealed in the bible as the source of faith, hope and charity. Enns is concerned that instead of honest engagement with scripture some segments of the church have made untenable attempts to cover up or explain away the challenges. In short, he knows his shit about the bible, and hes a cool dude. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just plain. The film looks deep into the hearts of several familiesa few of them quite famousthat have struggled with making sense of having a homosexual son or daughter in the fold. The bible tells me so the bible tells me so audiobook, by peter enns. Everything we need for salvation and living the christian life is contained in the bible. But the further he studied the bible, the more he found himself confronted by questions that could neither be answered within the rigid framework of his. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it 20151005 20171110 josh share on facebook tweet on twitter. Books by peter enns author of the bible tells me so.
His books include inspiration and incarnation, the evolution of adam where he questions the belief that adam was a historical figure, and the bible. Don cornells version followed nobles rendition on the charts by one month. It includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents including former house. Peter ennss most popular book is the bible tells me so. The bible tells me so is a recently published book by peter enns.
Pete enns, phd, and the bible for normal people podcast. Enns intended it to be a book about contradictions in the bible. Enns puts footnotes and most scripture references and a timeline at the rear of the book, the print is large, and the tone is straightforward, chatty, and humorous. In the bible tells me so, peter enns addresses the problems of scripture form the position of an evangelical christian who observes with candor and fresh humor that too often faithful readers approach the bible with expectations it is not set up to meet. Oct 05, 2015 his books include inspiration and incarnation, the evolution of adam where he questions the belief that adam was a historical figure, and the bible tells me so. Reading the bible as scripture and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The title of this book is the bible tells me so and it was written by peter enns. This beautifully illustrated book uses a delightful and meaningful poem to help young boys know assuredly that when god formed them to be the precious little boys they are, he did so in a wise and perfect way. For the bible tells me so is a compassionate and insightful documentary about the contemporary face of an old conflict between christian fundamentalists and gay and lesbian people. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. Enns blogged about the book here, by the way, if you want to get a feel for the book s tone straight from him. An example can be found in his authors note on his preference of translation. Oct 09, 2014 in chapter four, the bible tells me so pushes back against the notion of scriptural childrearing, the bible as an owners manual for life, or even the bible as a tool you can use to make god do what you want. The bible tells me so book productservice facebook 38.
This sweet refrain also reminds adults that gods revelation to us in his word is the foundation for faith and the ultimate source of truth. If the bible is wrong, im so, so wrong tim challies. As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god wants us to. Peter enns has 35 books on goodreads with 29776 ratings.