He has written widely on hermeneutics, the relationship between religion and science, the creationevolution controversy, and old testament interpretation. At first glance, the bible tells me so doesnt seem too controversial. 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. 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. 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. A wide range of feelings, issues and questions will come up for diverse viewers, and any guide to this. 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. A parents guide to teaching the bible telling gods story. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just plain. 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. Jesuss commandment that we love the lord our god with all our mind matt. Enns speaks at schools, churches, and seminars across the country and is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it, harperone, september 2014.
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. 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. 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. In these he shows where the bible doesnt line up with itself and history and asserts that it. What others are saying about the bible tells me so peter enns has written a great book about the book. The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt free download as pdf file.
He teaches and writes on the old testament, new testament, second temple. Peter enns walks john and dan through his view of scripture and its relation to theology and life. The story of gods people has moved on, and so must we. A parents guide to teaching the bible telling gods story enns, peter on. 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. 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 also worked with francis collins the biologos foundation. He has written widely on hermeneutics, christianity and science, historicity of the bible, and old testament interpretation. Once again, now in his word, god surprises us with the unexpected. 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.
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 why defending the bible has made us unable to read it. Pete enns, phd, and the bible for normal people podcast. Canaanites, reality checks, and letting the bible out of. 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 audiobook by peter enns. So it was with great interest that i recently picked up the bible tells me so, by peter enns. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it 20151005 20171110 josh share on facebook tweet on twitter. Ask bible scholar peter enns anything bible gateway blog. 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. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it kindle edition by enns, peter.
Enns, ivp, 2008faith, dictionary of the old testament. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it. Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Peter enns tells me so libertarian christian institute. Peter enns is a professor of biblical studies at eastern university with a phd in near ancient languages and civilizations from harvard university.
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 beyond the jacket. 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. Oct 17, 2014 pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Why defending the scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014. I have rarely okay never read a book covering biblical history and biblical interpretation that has actually made me laugh out loud. Everything we need for salvation and living the christian life is contained in the bible. It means being so intimately connected to christ that his crucifixion is ours, his death is or death, and his life is our life which is. Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book. I just finished reading peter enns book, the bible tells me so. Enns titles some of his books chapters jesus gets a big fat f in bible and jesus messes with the bible.
He does not write scripture, but allows his children to tell the story. 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. Peter eric enns born january 2, 1961 is an american biblical scholar and theologian. 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 the box. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it and the sin of. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in whi. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I had previously read his book, inspiration and incarnation, and found it extremely helpful, and so decided to read this newest book of. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it new york. What the bible does and doesnt say about human origins, is getting some discussion on the web. The bible tells me so by peter enns audiobook download. The bible tells me so why defending the bible has made us.
Buy the bible tells me so reprint by biblical studies peter enns isbn. Sep 17, 2014 do you have tough questions about the bible. 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. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns rakuten kobo. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it by peter enns my rating. Peter enns is an biblical scholar and theologian, and. There are many easy ways to dismiss what youre proposing, pete. His new book the bible tells me so was just released from harper. Enns now teaches at eastern university and maintains a blog called rethinking biblical christianity. Peter enns joins us to explore all these questions and more. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it when we open the bible and. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion by teaching at westminster theological seminary. How did an existentialist rant sneak into the bible.
Were going to wind things down here by talking a little bit about scholarship and devotion. In the bible tells me so, enns asks the question, how could god order the israelites to. Like cramming the stories of israel into a modern mold of history writing not only makes the bible look like utter nonsense. 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. His books include inspiration and incarnation, the bible tells me so, and the. Peter enns has written a great book about the book. Clemens professor of biblical studies, eastern university, will speak as part of samfords ray frank robbins lectures. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it enns, peter on. Read the bible tells me so why defending scripture has made us unable to read it by peter enns available from rakuten kobo. Endorsers of the book include rob bell, rachel held evans, and brian mclaren. 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.
Peter eric enns born january 2, 1961 is an american biblical scholar, theologian, and writer. Peter enns is an biblical scholar and theologian, and professor of biblical studies at eastern university. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just plain strange passages in the bible, this book is for you. The bible tells me so by peter enns overdrive rakuten. That biblical truth is under attack in a book by dr. Five views on inerrancy, coauthored with john franke, kevin vanhoozer, michael bird, and al mohler, zondervan, november, 20 baker illustrated bible dictionary, coeditor with tremper longman iii and mark strauss, baker, august 20. Outside of his academic work enns is a contributor to huffpost and patheos. 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 controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest w.
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. Wrights biblical scholarship, anne lamotts refreshingly honest humor, and rob bells penchant for stirring up dissension. 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. 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 is more than a mystery christianity today. Why should christians embrace the humanity of the scriptures. Ill eventually post something of greater substance on this.
Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. Old testament scholar peter enns helps us to a realistic. Samford university s department of religion and the universitys center for science and religion will cohost a series of public events featuring noted scholar peter enns feb. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and. The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt ham son of noah.
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. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns 9780062272058. Here you will find a revolutionary guide that will liberate christians so they can truly engage with gods word. Its quite a bold piece of work, with a lot of serious claims about the role and purpose of the bible. 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. Peter enns, professor of biblical studies at eastern university.
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