He has also worked with francis collins the biologos foundation. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it enns, peter on. There are many easy ways to dismiss what youre proposing, pete. Oct 17, 2014 pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Unfortunately, i found that enns book was rife with spirituallygarbled conclusions and some blatant misinformation. Why should christians embrace the humanity of the scriptures. Its quite a bold piece of work, with a lot of serious claims about the role and purpose of the bible. 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. He has a gifted way of relating heady topics like inerrancy, hermeneutics, and the nature of god in a way that everyone can grasp. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word.
Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. Guest speaker, peter enns, shares the first keynote lecture of focus 2017. His new book the bible tells me so was just released from harper. The bible is more than a mystery christianity today. Review by caleb miller as a student of theology and the scriptures, i read hundreds of books on the topics of biblical studies and hermeneutics. So, we are so thankful to be able to make the wonderful truth and highest values of the bible available to children all over the world here at thebibletellsmeso. Peter eric enns born january 2, 1961 is an american biblical scholar and theologian.
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. Peter enns is not your stereotypical bible scholar. As christians, we love god and we love his word, the bible. I had previously read his book, inspiration and incarnation, and found it extremely helpful, and so decided to read this newest book of. 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. Outside of his academic work enns is a contributor to huffpost and patheos. Since it is the tenth anniversary of the publication of peter enns s inspiration and incarnation, it seems like a fitting time to reread it. This week, were walking through five different views on the question of biblical inerrancy, all of them drawn from the appropriatelynamed book five views on biblical inerrancy. The bible tells me so continues the apologetic subset of his writings. The bible tells me so, by peter enns beyond the jacket. Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query. Enns titles some of his books chapters jesus gets a big fat f in bible and jesus messes with the bible.
This past year, i have enjoyed reading enns s more recent book the bible tells me. 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. What others are saying about the bible tells me so peter enns has written a great book about the book. Enns blogged about the book here, by the way, if you want to get a feel for the books tone straight from him. Oct 07, 2014 the bible tells me so is for nonacademics. The story of gods people has moved on, and so must we. Enns speaks at schools, churches, and seminars across the country and is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias. 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. 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. Peter enns says he is not going to shame his son for asking having doubts about the bible.
Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Why god desires our trust more than our correct beliefs. 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. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it ebook 9780062272058 by peter enns. Sep 29, 2014 t he bible isnt a cookbook, explains theologian peter enns in his latest book, the bible tells me so. Canaanites, reality checks, and letting the bible out of. Controversial evangelical bible scholar, popular blogger, 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.
The bible tells me so by peter enns overdrive rakuten. Were going to wind things down here by talking a little bit about scholarship and devotion. Whereas other works have been aimed at academics or at least a wellread laity, tbtms is aimed at the mass public. Listen to outsiders podcast episodes free, on demand.
Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it 20151005 20171110 josh share on facebook tweet on twitter. The bible tells me so quotes by peter enns goodreads. He has written widely on hermeneutics, christianity and science, historicity of the bible, and old testament interpretation. The bible tells me so was recommended to me as a thoughtprovoking, thinking persons guide toward understanding scripture better. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion by teaching at westminster theological seminary. Peter enns joins us to explore all these questions and more. So it was with great interest that i recently picked up the bible tells me so, by peter enns. Few authors catch our attention when writing varying thoughts on reading the bible.
Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book. But the more he studied, the more he rejected the complicated intellectual games used by conservative christians to protect the bible. These questions eventually cost enns his job but they also opened a new spiritual path for him to follow. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns rakuten kobo. Join pete enns and the bible for normal people in exploring questions of faith. Peter enns in his latest book, the bible tells me so. Peter enns is an biblical scholar and theologian, and professor of. Outsiders podcast the bible tells me so listen via. Clemens professor of biblical studies at eastern university, st. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book. Pete enns, phd, and the bible for normal people podcast. Clemens professor of biblical studies at eastern university in st. Why defending the scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014.
Now with a fuller grasp of divine inspiration, he takes gods word even more seriously. Peter enns walks john and dan through his view of scripture and its relation to theology and life. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just plain. 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. 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. Jan 30, 2018 i have read the bible tells me so and it presents some challenges to the old testament. 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 is frank with his views with blair hodges from mi about the historicity of the conquest of canaan by joshua etc. Contrary to many scholars who become specialists in specific doctrines and then spend their time trying to convince others that they. The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt free download as pdf file. How did an existentialist rant sneak into the bible. The bible tells me so why defending the bible has made us.
The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt ham son of noah. Peter enns makes the case that scripture doesnt tell us everything. Peter enns has written a great book about the book. Enns now teaches at eastern university and maintains a blog called rethinking biblical christianity.
Peter enns speaks on some of the difficulties of believing in the god of the bible at the february 2019 theoed talks in atlanta. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in whi. 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. Why defending the bible has made us unable to read it has just gone live on the christianity today website which, if you dont already, is well worth keeping a regular eye on, or following on twitter, for. Read the bible tells me so why defending scripture has made us unable to read it by peter enns available from rakuten kobo. Peter enns on raising young heretics headhearthand blog. Enns is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias and is the author of several books, including inspiration and incarnation, the evolution of adam, and the bible tells me so. He has taught courses at several other institutions including harvard university, fuller theological seminary, and princeton theological seminary. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at westminster theological seminary. Here you will find a revolutionary guide that will liberate christians so they can truly engage with gods word. 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.
At first glance, the bible tells me so doesnt seem too controversial. As an evangelical, enns shared his love for the bible by teaching at westminster theological seminary. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it new york. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it. He has authored or edited numerous books, including the bible tells me so and the evolution of adam. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just plain strange passages in the bible, this book is for you. 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. 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. 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.
We hope you and your family will enjoy, and be encouraged by, the videos, songs, stories, coloring pages, and crafts available here. Endorsers of the book include rob bell, rachel held evans, and brian mclaren. 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. Peter enns, professor of biblical studies at eastern university. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014. Yesterday, we posted the perspective of al mohler, who believes that inerrancy is critical to a proper understanding of the bible. The bible tells me so chronicles enns spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word as it is actually written. That biblical truth is under attack in a book by dr.
Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it when we open the bible and. Patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Oct 04, 2014 the bible tells me so continues the apologetic subset of his writings. Enns views have support in the work of israel finkelstein, israeli archaeologists book the. 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. 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. 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 by peter enns apologetics315. T he bible isnt a cookbook, explains theologian peter enns in his latest book, the bible tells me so. The bible tells me so by peter enns audiobook download.
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