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The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart
The Good Book Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart
Author: Peter J. Gomes
Why are so many intelligent and compassionate people embarrassed to say they find wisdom and comfort in the Bible? Why do so many seekers turn to New Age religions instead of the Bible? And how as a society did we come to cede biblical interpretation to those who would use the Bible as a tool for division and exclusion? — In this groundbreaking b...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780688134471
ISBN-10: 0688134475
Publication Date: 11/7/1996
Pages: 400
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3.6 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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I would not reccomend this book to conservative christians. It is very liberal and does not follow the bible's teaching.
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Well written, easy to read, yet scholarly. Not entirely convincing, yet quite thought-provoking.
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reviewed The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart on + 8 more book reviews
Excellent, refreshing book on reading the Bible without using it as a weapon to thrash others (or oneself). I highly recommend it.


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