Making sense of the Bible rediscovering the power of scripture today
Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? Is the Bible ever wrong? In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses many often misunderstood biblical themes, leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its word...
| Main Author: | Hamilton, Adam, 1964- |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, New York :
HarperOne,
[2014]
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| Edition: | FIRST edition. |
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| Summary: |
Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? Is the Bible ever wrong? In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses many often misunderstood biblical themes, leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes index. |
| Physical Description: |
324 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-312) and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
9780062234964 006223496X 9780062234988 0062234986 1426785585 9781426785580 |
| Author Notes: |
Hamilton delivered the sermon at the Inaugural Prayer Service held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., following the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. He has written many books explaining questions of faith in a down-to-earth fashion. His titles include: Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks back to Bethlehem, Making Sense of the Bible, The Journey, The Way, 24 Hours that Changed the World, Enough, Why: Making Sense of God's Will, When Christians Get it Wrong, Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, and Creed: What Christians Believe and Why. (Bowker Author Biography) |