Word of God / Words of Men

The Use and Abuse of Scripture

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, General Christianity
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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.
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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.

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