[PDF] Reading The Bible In An Age Of Crisis eBook

Author : Bruce Worthington
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 29,69 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1451482868

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We live in an age in which economic, ecological, and political crises are not the exception, but the rule. The Cold War polarities that shaped an earlier "political exegesis" have been replaced; Bruce Worthington argues that increasingly, crisis is the engine of a global "turbo-capitalism." In this volume, edited by Worthington, biblical scholars and activists describe and exemplify the shape of a biblical interpretation that takes contemporary crisis seriously as its most important context. Succinct opening essays summarize the salient aspects of our critical situation, especially in relation to the dominance of capitalism and its pervasive values; in later parts, contributions address themes of economic, political, and environmental crisis in dialogue with texts from the First and Second Testaments. Throughout the volume, the authors are careful to describe the basis for making interpretive analogies across historical, cultural, and socioeconomic distances between the world of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and our own. Richard A. Horsley writes a postscript pointing to next steps in political interpretation.

Author : Bruce Worthington
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 36,59 MB
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1506400396

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We live in an age in which economic, ecological, and political crises are not the exception, but the rule. The Cold War polarities that shaped an earlier “political exegesis” have been replaced; increasingly, crisis is the engine of a global “turbo-capitalism.” Here, biblical scholars and activists describe and exemplify the shape of a biblical interpretation that takes contemporary crisis seriously. Succinct opening essays summarize the salient aspects of our critical situation; in later parts, contributions address themes of economic, political, and environmental crisis in dialogue with biblical texts.

Author : Micah D. Kiel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,3 MB
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 149824212X

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Pope Francis has taken the world by storm. He is the most prominent Christian voice in our world today. How does he incorporate Scripture into his ministry and what does Scripture say about those things he emphasizes? This book will explore within Scripture the bedrock themes of Francis' time as Pope, such as the poor, women, a God of surprises, mercy, the environment, and excessive legalism. What we find is that a diversity of biblical perspectives provide deep theological support or precedent for Francis' agenda. Both Francis and Scripture call Christians today to live in dramatically new ways in our world.

Author : Hank Hanegraaff
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 26,1 MB
Release : 2012-06-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1418576077

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Nearly two decades ago Hank Hanegraaff’s award-winning Christianity in Crisis alerted the world to the dangers of a cultic movement within Christianity that threatened to undermine the very foundation of biblical faith. But in the 21st century, there are new dangers—new teachers who threaten to do more damage than the last. These are not obscure teachers that Hanegraaff unmasks. We know their names. We have seen their faces, sat in their churches, and heard them shamelessly preach and promote the false pretexts of a give-to-get gospel. They are virtual rock stars who command the attention of presidential candidates and media moguls. Through make-believe miracles, urban legends, counterfeit Christs, and twisted theological reasoning, they peddle an occult brand of metaphysics that continues to shipwreck the faith of millions around the globe: “God cannot do anything in this earthly realm unless we give Him permission.” “Keep saying it—‘I have equality with God’—talk yourself into it.” “Being poor is a sin.” “The Jews were not rejecting Jesus as Messiah; it was Jesus who was refusing to be the Messiah to the Jews!” “You create your own world the same way God creates His. He speaks, and things happen; you speak, and they happen.” Christianity in Crisis: 21st Century exposes darkness to light, pointing us back to a Christianity centered in Christ. From the Preface: “Having lost the ability to think biblically, postmodern Christians are being transformed from cultural change agents and initiators into cultural conformists and imitators. Pop culture beckons, and postmodern Christians have taken the bait. As a result, the biblical model of faith has given way to an increasingly bizarre array of fads and formulas.”

Author : Steve Green
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2017-11-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310351480

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From Steve and Jackie Green, founders and curators of the Museum of the Bible--a fascinating exploration of the history, authenticity, and power of the Bible, the book that has changed people and nations throughout the centuries. It is the top selling book in history. It brings social upheaval, international arguments, and political controversy. It has been used to justify both love and war. And for generations, it has found its way into the hearts of millions, offering comfort, direction, and life-changing truths. How could one book have such power? In This Dangerous Book, Steve and Jackie Green explore the incredible history and impact of the Bible. As the founders and visionaries of the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C., the Greens have a unique perspective on the Bible's journey--from its ancient beginnings, to its effect on the moral fiber of nations, to its transformative influence in individual hearts. The Greens share the challenges they have faced in acquiring biblical artifacts from around the world and why generations--in every time period and in every geographical location--have risked their lives to preserve this precious book. Exploring ancient tablets, medieval commentaries, and modern translations, This Dangerous Book offers fascinating insight into the miracles and martyrdoms that have led to the Scriptures we read today. The Greens explore how cutting-edge technology gives new insight into the authenticity of the Bible, including the work of fifty scholars who recently uncovered hidden details about thirteen unpublished Dead Sea Scroll fragments. This Dangerous Book also looks at the link between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, what we can learn from how the Bible was passed down to us, and why God's Word is foundational to America's past and crucial for its future. The Bible is a world-changer and a heart-changer. Whether you have read the Bible for years or are simply curious about its influence, This Dangerous Book could change your heart as well.

Author : Richard A. Horsley
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,48 MB
Release : 2021-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1666720623

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Economic justice is the core of the biblical tradition. In this innovative volume, Horsley takes the reader deep in examining how Jesus' economic project was shaped in opposition to the Roman imperial order and how Paul's development of communities around the Mediterranean was part of creating an alternative society among those subject to Rome. This analysis sets in the foreground the fundamental issues of food security, access to resources, and liberation. These movements emerged in opposition to Roman violence, political oppression, and economic extraction. This ultimately leads the author to consider how these issues are more relevant than ever in confronting the most recent form of empire in global capitalism. While we are not living in a Roman imperial world, we must strategize to confront the ways in which the new empire uses violence, oppression, and extraction to the detriment of the vast majority in the world, but especially those who are most vulnerable.

Author : R. S. Sugirtharajah
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 39,60 MB
Release : 2023-06-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0190888458

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The Oxford Handbook of Postcolonial Biblical Criticism is a comprehensive treatment of a relatively new form of scholarship-one of the most compelling and contested theories to emerge in recent times, and a topic that actively seeks to expand the ways in which the Bible can be studied, interpreted, and applied. Generally speaking, postcolonialism aims to critique and dismantle hegemonic worldviews and power structures, while giving voice to previously marginalized peoples and systems of thought. This approach, often varied in form, has inevitably engaged with the text and reception of the Bible, a scripture that Western colonizers introduced to-and often imposed upon-their colonial subjects. With a globally diverse list of contributors, the Handbook aims to cover the perspective and context of the authors of the Bible, as well as the modern experiences of imperialism, resistance, decolonization, and nationalism. Moreover, the volume includes both a theoretical overview and an exploration of how the field intersects with related areas, such as gender studies, race, postmodernism, and liberation theology.

Author : Glen Aubrey
Publisher :
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 24,23 MB
Release : 2020-10-16
Category :
ISBN : 9781735018928

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The idea behind God's Plan Unfolding * Strength and Renewal in Times of Crisis is this: the book consists of a collection of true stories, perspectives, and reflections from people in varied walks of life, who, through faith, confront and handle personal crises. Many crises affect us all in varied ways. Contributors to the book represent a wide variety of vocations, interests, ethnicity, and age groups. Each contributor willingly agreed to submit his/her writings. We celebrate the lives, strengths, and endurance of individuals who have offered their stories and opinions. The context is anchored, at least in part, on the history of the Apostle Paul who, according to Scripture, endured severe trial, testing, and even torment as he preached while embarked on his three missionary journeys after his conversion. God's Plan Unfolding * Strength and Renewal in Times of Crisis relates with the events of 2020 and beyond, including other current timelines, and stories of endurance and perseverance from the Bible. This is not a political book; rather, it is a book of faith, humility, endurance, confidence, and reliance on God across many spectrums. This book was written to tell true stories of inspiration, hope, dedication, and truth, and to celebrate God's goodness no matter what difficult and pressing circumstances are being faced. In God's Plan Unfolding * Strength and Renewal in Times of Crisis you will read the stories and views of people who care deeply about faith, hope, love, America, and you. You will also share the commitment to God's peace reigning in our hearts and lives, no matter the circumstances. Trust in God. He never fails. He is always true. We pray and long for His Divine Intervention for individuals, families, organizations, and government whenever crises and circumstances affect us, regardless of magnitude, or duration.