Kristin Swenson (1)

Did I learn lots of new things from this book? Well, no. I have taken her advice in advance over several decades. I have read the whole Bible through several times. (Somebody always slips a few things in that certainly weren't in there the last time.) I have read it in various translations, and even tried to get to grips with the 'original'. I have read lots of books about the Bible. I had not picked up on some of the details, but the general idea is nothing new to me.

However there is a lot to be said for reading something you know in a form that is well written and well organized. "Oh, yes, now why hadn't I thought of expressing that this way?" Again and again she gives me new ways to express my own thoughts about these things. And I love the way she depicts the oddities and contradictions in the Bible as something to celebrate… (plus d'informations)

Luther's call to live 'By Scripture Alone' is fundamental to many expressions of the Christian church today. Kristin Swenson takes this seriously, but then observes that a mere literal reading of the Bible can be disturbing. The Bible reveals many inconsistencies and contradictions. One writer exhorts turning swords into ploughs, while another, ploughs into swords. Swenson's call is "approach the text in the most generous and open-minded way. Think for yourself with the best information available." Good advice written with clarity and wit.… (plus d'informations)