For me it IS 'God-breathed' and Enns presented a view very similar to mine, if maybe a bit more on the skeptical side of the scale. Warning! I count myself evangelical, but I have always had my own view of scripture which was never total plenary inspiration or complete inerrancy in every word (which is actually NOT the majority view within the whole of Christianity). Enns' views greatly deflect from the inherent qualities of the Supremacy and Sovereignty of a Holy, Righteous and Powerful God. Enns intended it to be a book about contradictions in the Bible. Reason, Tradition, Experience, Emotion, General Revelation, Special Revelation. The shock of Enns’s 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. Light and Fluffy - Not for the Serious Student, Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2001. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2016. A study of the Bible's often contradictory role in human morality demonstrates how the Bible has been used throughout history as a tool to justify harmful control, superiority, discrimination, and murder. Being able to see the 'human elements' within scripture has not distracted me from seeing God's plan of redemption throughout the whole. This is a book that every Christian will be the better and richer for having read.” Easy to read. By Peter Enns. Really good presentation of an alternative view to 'plenary inspiration'. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. For the Bible Tells Me So ( 2007) For the Bible Tells Me So. They were fine people, I’m sure, and they were technically right if you’re going by the book. Upside Down. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. United States. I largely agree with the misgivings and questions of some of the more skeptical reviewers, but for me, Enns DID portray the Bible as both a human and divine product! Peter Enns opens up The Bible in ways that will make you see things in a different light. The co-authors have collected excerpts from a huge body of historical documents in order to show how the Judeo-Christian Bible has been used to support a variety of positions, many of them contradictory. For all those who have read the Bible all the way through a few times, there are some contradictions and mixed messages, if you try to read it, as the author says, as a literal instruction manual. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I did not agree with everything he said, just as I do not agree with everything John Piper says, but can truly appreciate 'Future Grace'. It is a good antidote to listening to people use the Bible to support their particular bigotry and extremism. Don't be afraid! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Christian Bible Criticism & Interpretation, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I have rarely (okay never) read a book covering biblical history and biblical interpretation that has actually made me laugh out loud. Buy The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made us Unable to Read it by Peter Enns (ISBN: 9780062272027) from Amazon's Book Store. The Bible Tells Me So - Level 1 - Planet. Grandpa's Farm 1. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Something went wrong. for the Bible tells me so. The Bible Tells Me So chronicles Enns's spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace God's Word as it is actually written. In Chapter Four, The Bible Tells Me So pushes back against the notion of “scriptural” child-rearing, the Bible as an owner’s manual for life, or even the Bible as a tool you can use to make God do what you want. Language. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. A number of clerics and scholars explain the cultural and historical context for Old Testament quotes routinely referenced as arguments against homosexuality, and point out translation … Why aren't more Christians reading this?? The Bible Tells Me So recounts one year of Bible-based Catholic teaching for 6th-graders, featuring both Bible-sourced Catechesis, and the give-and-take between teacher and students. It’s intended to provide a firm Scriptural foundation for today’s Catholic children, and give them an invaluable familiarity with the Bible and their faith at the same time. 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. The co-authors have collected excerpts from a huge body of historical documents in order to show how the Judeo-Christian Bible has been used to support a variety of positions, many of them contradictory. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Please try your request again later. Higher than the Animals. 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 God’s Word. I just finished reading Peter Enns’ book, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It. This Book May Challenge Your Views, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2018. Such is the complexity, and truly the richness, of theology. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. "The Bible Tells Me So: Uses and Abuses of Holy Scripture," by Jim Hill and Rand Cheadle, is a compelling book. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The Bible Tells Me So is for non-academics. I’m a Christian raised in the evangelical tradition, attended Bible college (solely to study the Bible), and with my husband raised two children and homeschooled them from birth to graduation, I’ve attended dozens of Bible studies and read books by many lovers of God; I’ve experienced the supernatural presence of God (once in my life). Original. "The Bible Tells Me So" is a 1955 gospel pop hit written by Dale Evans. This book is a real breath of fresh air, written in a very accessible and amusing style it asks the difficult questions of how many have viewed interpreting the bible and how that has, at times, led the church into some cul-de-sacs. Job’s friends. I would say though read this without fear. Please try again. The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It, Paperback – Illustrated, September 15, 2015. The Bible Tells Me So chronicles Enns’s spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace God’s Word as it is actually written. Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017. The Bible Tells Me So: Uses and Abuses of Holy Scripture, Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2005. HarperOne; Illustrated edition (September 15, 2015), Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019. About JW Player 6.4.3359... Last week we discussed the various sources of knowledge. The Bible Tells Me So Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It (Book) : Enns, Peter : Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at Westminster Theological Seminary. That uncomfortable feeling reading of the bloodshed and descriptions of a sometimes vengeful God, compared to the messages of love and peace from Jesus in the New Testament books. “When we open the Bible and read it, we are eavesdropping on an ancient spiritual journey.” ― Peter Enns, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It There's a problem loading this menu right now. Please try again. 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—the essence of our spiritual study. Please try your request again later. $312,751. Within each part are chapters, each chapter having been researched and originally written as an individual study. Do your your friends (not to mention your intellect and worldview) a big favour: read as much Pete Enns as is medically possible. Unfortunately, I found that Enns' book was rife with spiritually-garbled conclusions and some blatant misinformation. It was an easy, enjoyable read. Your selected delivery location is beyond seller's shipping coverage for this item. The Bible Tells Me So is a Bible History course. A refreshing look at a lot of the Biblical doctrines that are currently taken for granted. In the end, The Bible Tells Me Sois a book about contradictions. What Do You Do When the Bible Doesn't Behave? They use the KJV because it sounds antiquated, arguments are valid, but not backed up with proper evidence... Not recommended. Because everything is … You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Preface The Bible Tells Me So is organized into four parts. The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It. The Bible Tells Me So chronicles Enns’s spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace God’s Word as it is actually written. Enns puts footnotes and most scripture references and a timeline at the rear of the book, the print is large, and the tone is straight-forward, chatty, and humorous. "The Bible Tells Me So: Uses and Abuses of Holy Scripture," by Jim Hill and Rand Cheadle, is a compelling book. In fact, Enns doesn't like to use the "Sovereign" argument regarding what he sees as anomalies in Scripture. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Do A thru Z, read A thru Z, and you will know how to be a better Christian (or Jew, since much of Enns' approach to reading the Bible mirrors how Jews read and examine their scriptures, what we call the Old Testament). An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community. ), 5. way things ought to be, and 6. science, medicine, and the world. Categories: Bible Study, Motivational, Old Testament / New Testament, Spiritual Living "The Bible Tells Me So" is Bible scholar Peter Enns's book about The Book. Tour. I have found that as I wrestle with the issues that Peter talks about my faith has grown. Unable to add item to List. It was an easy, enjoyable read. the bible tells me so Nov 16, 2020 Posted By Edgar Rice Burroughs Media Publishing TEXT ID 421ae545 Online PDF Ebook Epub Library The Bible Tells Me So INTRODUCTION : #1 The Bible Tells # Read The Bible Tells Me So # Uploaded By Edgar Rice Burroughs, the bible tells me so level 1 the at higher than the animals upside down grandpas farm 1 grandpas We concluded that unless there was such a thing as special revelation from a Sovereign God, then all our sources of truth are relative. The Bible Tells Me So. Much discussion is around when and how these books were written, followed by how Jesus Himself talked of them. "Freedom From Bondage," "What We Believe = What We Are," "Physical and Spiritual Wholeness" and "The Word in Our Minds." "The Bible Tells Me So" was recommended to me as a thought-provoking, thinking person's guide toward understanding Scripture better. The Bible Tells Me So chronicles Enns’s spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace God’s Word as it is actually written. You may find your faith challenged but for me I found it was strengthened. Please try again. But it becomes quickly apparent that the contradictions are really in Enns’s own worldview. The Bible Tells Me So, 202 (emphasis Enns’). It features the Lew Douglas orchestra and backing vocals by the Jack Halloran Choir Don Cornell cover. ), 4. guilt, crime, and punishment (this section is even sicker! But God says they are wrong. Showing all 3 items Jump to: Summaries (2) Synopsis (1) Summaries. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2014. Not for New Christians, but for those who have reached that inevitable crossroads in reading scripture, Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018. Buy The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It Reprint by Biblical Studies Peter Enns (ISBN: 9780062272034) from Amazon's Book Store. Score after score of pages followed, all blank, presumably to be filled in by others. A wonderful review of the pompous certainty with which pundits hold opinions, often ones that are self-conflicting. Understandable by the "common man/woman" lacking a theological education. Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2001. 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 religious instruction or accepted among the conservative evangelical community. Please choose a different delivery location or purchase from another seller. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Even if you don't agree with everything he suggests, facing the tough questions headlong cannot be a bad thing. He argues Scripture is filled with reworked stories, many of which are made up entirely… Rejecting the increasingly complicated intellectual games used by conservative Christians to “protect” the Bible, Enns was conflicted. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This was a pretty enlightening book. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. “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.” (Publishers Weekly)^“Peter Enns has written a great book about The Book. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The bible's underbelly is divided into six sections: 1. people and their place in society, 2. power of the church, 3. behavior (pretty sick one here! At the same time I feel compelled to warn you, to quote Rachel Held Evans in her review, "it is not for the faint of heart." At the same time, For the Bible Tells Me So is a deconstruction of thin arguments that the Bible actually condemns homosexuality in a few passages and through the story of Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. (Enns blogged about the book here, by the way, if you want to get a feel for the book’s tone straight from him.) Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2004. How the Bible Actually Works: In Which I Explain How An Ancient, Ambiguous, and Diverse Book Leads Us to Wisdom Rather Than Answers―and Why That's Great News, The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our "Correct" Beliefs, Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again (series_title), Inspiration and Incarnation: Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament, Evolution of Adam: What the Bible Does and Doesn't Say about Human Origins, Faith Unraveled: How a Girl Who Knew All the Answers Learned to Ask Questions, Genesis for Normal People: A Guide to the Most Controversial, Misunderstood, and Abused Book of the Bible (Second Edition w/ Study Guide) (The Bible for Normal People), The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right. 721 likes. This leaves a bad taste in my mouth -- maybe because it's in bad taste. Though a more substancial book would've been almost as long as the NT itself, this is sufficint for the uninitiated, for it shows how contradictory and unfair the "Good Book" can be. I gave this three stars only because it was a bit fluffy. No matter how I present an argument to them about certain verses being a purely human understanding, they revert to an insistence that every word they read in their current text was by the hand of God, with no realisation that they actually are NOT engaging with the opposite view but simply closing their ears. Enns speaks at schools, churches, and seminars across the country and is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias. I'm a columnist there now, but then every site has its downsides). For the Bible Tells Me So (2007) Plot. The Bible Tells Me So Show is a vibrant and dynamic musical that puts the promises of God right in front of you, grasping the attention of participants and observers. Thank you, Kathie, for such an anointed musical. Nick Noble's version was the first of two to chart. My review of Peter Enns' new book, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending the Bible Has Made Us Unable to Read It" has just gone live on the Christianity Today website (which, if you don't already, is well worth keeping a regular eye on, or following on Twitter, for news, comment, reviews and analysis. For the Bible Tells Me So: I once chanced upon a book laying on a park bench. An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community. Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014. Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at Westminster Theological Seminary. English. 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