Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Why god desires our trust more than our correct beliefs kindle edition by enns, peter. Bible scholar peter enns is well known for talking honestly and insightfully about the doubts, problems, and questions that occur to many readers of the bible as they explore scripture. Peter enns is an biblical scholar and theologian, and professor of biblical studies at eastern university.
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. With writing that is winsome, readable, and nonintimidating, he cuts a. Enns is frank with his views with blair hodges from mi about the historicity of the conquest of canaan by joshua etc. The bible tells me so why defending the bible has made us unable to read it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Peter enns joins us to explore all these questions and more. Oct 07, 2014 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. The bible is more than a mystery christianity today.
Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it 20151005 20171110 josh share on facebook tweet on twitter. He has written widely on hermeneutics, christianity and science, historicity of the bible, and old testament interpretation. As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god. Controversial evangelical bible scholar, popular blogger and podcast host of the bible for normal people, and author of the bible tells me so and the sin of certainty explains that the bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom. Oct 16, 2017 author peter enns contends that understanding the bible as an ancient document, inspired by god yet not devoid of ancient misunderstandings and creativity, is worth reading and paying attention to, because this is the bible god uses, as he always has, to point readers to a deeper trust in him 232. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the bible and the believer. Peter enns, professor of biblical studies at eastern university. Why defending the scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the sin of certainty. Ask bible scholar peter enns anything bible gateway blog. 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. Enns titles some of his books chapters jesus gets a big fat f in bible and jesus messes with the bible. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate gods word trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at westminster theological seminary. The bible tells me so by peter enns love wins by rob bell what is the bible.
Peter enns is a professor of biblical studies at eastern university with a phd in near ancient languages and civilizations from harvard university. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it audiobook by peter enns. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. 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. Peter enns is an biblical scholar and theologian, and. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it enns, peter on. Peter enns walks john and dan through his view of scripture and its relation to theology and life.
At first glance, the bible tells me so doesnt seem too controversial. The story of gods people has moved on, and so must we. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns rakuten kobo. He is the author of several books, including the sin of certainty, the bible tells me so, inspiration and incarnation, and the evolution of adam. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns 9780062272058. 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. A wide range of feelings, issues and questions will come up for diverse viewers, and any guide to this. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The bible tells me so by peters enns i have recently read the book, the bible tells me so, by peter enns and have also started listening to his podcast, the bible for normal people. Toward a viable model of biblical coherence and relevance pdf. Pete enns, phd, and the bible for normal people podcast. The bible tells me so chronicles enns s 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 by peter enns overdrive rakuten. Peter enns latest work the bible tells me so why defending scripture has made us unable to read it reads like a mashup of n.
I have read the bible tells me so and it presents some challenges to the old testament. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it new york. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest w. The bible tells me so, by peter enns beyond the jacket. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Why should christians embrace the humanity of the scriptures. His new book the bible tells me so was just released from harper. Endorsers of the book include rob bell, rachel held evans, and brian mclaren.
Its hard to do justice to the bible tells me so with a summary, and already ive seen several bloggers misrepresent it, most having not bothered to actually read it. Author peter enns contends that understanding the bible as an ancient document, inspired by god yet not devoid of ancient misunderstandings and creativity, is worth reading and paying attention to, because this is the bible god uses, as he always has, to point readers to a deeper trust in him 232. A parents guide to teaching the bible up to now weve no critiques upon telling gods story. Peter enns on raising young heretics headhearthand blog. He has also worked with francis collins the biologos foundation. Wrights biblical scholarship, anne lamotts refreshingly honest humor, and rob bells penchant for stirring up dissension. Peter enns says he is not going to shame his son for asking having doubts about the bible.
Canaanites, reality checks, and letting the bible out of the box. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution. The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt ham son of noah. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate gods word. I appreciate enns focus on the practical and ecclesiastical implications qnd critical scholarship, but ennd think his book, the bible tells me so. Jan 30, 2018 i have read the bible tells me so and it presents some challenges to the old testament. Enns speaks at schools, churches, and seminars across the country and is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias. Its quite a bold piece of work, with a lot of serious claims about the role and purpose of the bible. Peter enns has written a great book about the book. The bible tells me so quotes showing of 82 sweating bullets to line up the bible with our exhausting expectations, to make the bible something its not meant to be, isnt a pious act of faith, even if it looks that way on the surface. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it by peter enns at indigo.
Peter enns tells me so libertarian christian institute. Whether the scientist is for or against prejudice and discrimination cannot alter. Its a lighthearted, humorous read aimed for popular audiences, with chapter titles such as jesus was actually jewish go figure and god seems like a. Peter enns has emerged as one of the stars of biblical interpretation for thinking christians. In these he shows where the bible doesnt line up with itself and history and asserts that it.
Enns views have support in the work of israel finkelstein, israeli archaeologists book the. I am not sure i would handle my sons question like peter enns, but i dont really like the way this blog post handles the sons question either. 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. These six verses in the old testament or hebrew bible, as well as a single. Sep 16, 2014 its hard to do justice to the bible tells me so with a summary, and already ive seen several bloggers misrepresent it, most having not bothered to actually read it. Buy the bible tells me so reprint by biblical studies peter enns isbn. Sep 17, 2014 do you have tough questions about the bible. Join pete enns and the bible for normal people in exploring questions of faith. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at westminster theological seminary. There are many easy ways to dismiss what youre proposing, pete. Why god desires our trust more than our correct beliefs.
The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in whi. In these he shows where the bible doesnt line up with itself and history and asserts that it is making theological points more than literal. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just plain. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion by teaching at westminster theological seminary. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. One does not have to agree with all of enns conclusions to be challenged and inspired by this book, and one need only look to the list of sources in the back to dig. Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query. Here you will find a revolutionary guide that will liberate christians so they can truly engage with gods word. Guest speaker, peter enns, shares the first keynote lecture of focus 2017. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it when we open the bible and. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it by peter enns my rating. And for christians, the gospel has always been the lens through which israels stories are readwhich means, for christians, jesus, not the bible, has the final word. Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so.
Everything we need for salvation and living the christian life is contained in the bible. In the bible tells me so, enns wants to do for the bible what rob bell did for hell in love wins expose christians fearbased contradictory beliefs and show a new way forward. The spirit of the lord god is upon me, because the lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. That biblical truth is under attack in a book by dr. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book. Like cramming the stories of israel into a modern mold of history writing not only makes the bible look like utter nonsense. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it. 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. Canaanites, reality checks, and letting the bible out of. How did an existentialist rant sneak into the bible. Available as a free pdf download here with no cost or obligation. T he bible isnt a cookbook, explains theologian peter enns in his latest book, the bible tells me so. Nov 28, 2014 peter enns is a professor of biblical studies at eastern university with a phd in near ancient languages and civilizations from harvard university.
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. In the bible tells me so, peter enns addresses the problems of scripture from 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. Read the bible tells me so why defending scripture has made us unable to read it by peter enns available from rakuten kobo. The bible tells me so why defending the bible has made us. Oct 17, 2014 pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Review 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. How to read the bible critically and religiously ebook written by marc zvi brettler, peter enns, daniel j.
The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt free download as pdf file. Outside of his academic work enns is a contributor to huffpost and patheos. Enns now teaches at eastern university and maintains a blog called rethinking biblical christianity. Were going to wind things down here by talking a little bit about scholarship and devotion. Peter eric enns born january 2, 1961 is an american biblical scholar and theologian. Enns blogged about the book here, by the way, if you want to get a feel for the books tone straight from him. Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book.