Word of God / Words of Men
The Use and Abuse of Scripture
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, General Christianity
| Author: | Daniel A. Frankforter | ISBN: | 9781780990088 |
| Publisher: | John Hunt Publishing | Publication: | July 29, 2011 |
| Imprint: | John Hunt Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Daniel A. Frankforter |
| ISBN: | 9781780990088 |
| Publisher: | John Hunt Publishing |
| Publication: | July 29, 2011 |
| Imprint: | John Hunt Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Most Westerners are alert to challenges posed by Muslim fundamentalism, but few have given much thought to the implications of a similar phenomenon within the Christian communion. Literal readings of sacred texts are dangerous, for those who believe that they can quote the words of God implicitly claim the right to act with the authority of God.
Most Westerners are alert to challenges posed by Muslim fundamentalism, but few have given much thought to the implications of a similar phenomenon within the Christian communion. Literal readings of sacred texts are dangerous, for those who believe that they can quote the words of God implicitly claim the right to act with the authority of God.
