Peter enns is a christian and scholar of the bible who wants the bible to be interpreted for what it actually seems to be a collection of ancient texts with a variety of perspectives about how god relates to us and how we relate to god rather than what people might think it is a univocal, stepbystep rule book that unerringly teaches particular facts about god. Peter enns is a professor of biblical studies at eastern university with a phd in near ancient languages and civilizations from harvard university. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion, teaching at westminster theological seminary. Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Enns, in his book, affirms a position known as theistic evolution, which asserts that biological darwinian evolution is a scientifically confirmed fact. In the bible tells me so, peter enns addresses the problems of scripture form the position of. Apr 18, 2016 peter enns latest book is written in praise of question marks, especially those that crowd our minds when god goes missing. The usually short chapters often only 2 or 3 pages keep the narrative from getting bogged down or feeling overly pedantic. He has written widely on hermeneutics, the relationship between religion and science, the creationevolution controversy, and old testament interpretation.
The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt ham son of noah. Review of peter enns the bible tells me so augustine collective. His books include inspiration and incarnation, the evolution of adam where he questions the belief that adam was a historical figure, and the bible tells me so. In the past thirty years or so, various evangelical scholars and institutions have been moving away from traditional christian doctrines concerning the nature of scripture, and adopting views which are not essentially different from those espoused by liberal churchmen of the late nineteenth century. Here you will find a revolutionary guide that will liberate christians so they can truly engage with gods word. Sep 16, 2014 its hard to do justice to the bible tells me so with a summary, and already ive seen several bloggers misrepresent it, most having not bothered to actually read it.
Sep 17, 2014 bible scholar peter enns is well known for talking honestly and insightfully about the doubts, problems, and questions that occur to many readers of the bible as they explore scripture. He has written widely on hermeneutics, christianity and science, historicity of the bible, and old testament interpretation. So it was with great interest that i recently picked up the bible tells me so, by peter enns. The bible tells me so by peter enns love wins by rob bell what is the bible. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and. Peter eric enns born january 2, 1961 is an american biblical scholar, theologian, and writer. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word.
Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion by teaching at westminster theological seminary. This is a book that every christian will be the better and richer for having read. It tells of gods acts but also reports some events that either may not have happened or have been significantly reshaped and. Canaanites, reality checks, and letting the bible out of the box. Oct 17, 2014 pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Peter enns latest book is written in praise of question marks, especially those that crowd our minds when god goes missing. The bible tells me sowhy defending scripture has made us unable to read it. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it kindle edition by enns, peter.
On the one hand, enns style of writing is engaging and playful, often comical, and moves along swiftly. Peter enns walks john and dan through his view of scripture and its relation to theology and life. He is the author of several books, including the sin of certainty, the bible tells me so, inspiration and incarnation, and the evolution of adam. Sweating bullets to line up the bible with our exhausting expectations, to make the bible something its not meant to be, isnt a pious act. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. In the bible tells me so, peter enns addresses the problems of scripture form the position of an evangelical christian who observes with candor and fresh humor that too often faithful readers approach the bible with expectations it is not set up to meet. The bible is a book that tells one grand narrative, but by means of divergent viewpoints and different theologies. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word as it is actually written. Enns titles some of his books chapters jesus gets a big fat f in bible and jesus messes with the bible. If we come to the bible and read it this way, in true humility, rather than defending our version of it, we will find god as he wants to be found.
One does not have to agree with all of enns conclusions to be challenged and inspired by this book, and one need only look to the list of sources in the back to dig. Peter enns latest work the bible tells me so why defending scripture has made us unable to read it reads like a mashup of n. The bible tells me so by peter enns audiobook download. A superenjoyable, highly informative, disarmingly honest, and downright liberating book. I had previously read his book, inspiration and incarnation, and found it extremely helpful, and so decided to read this newest book of his as well. Its quite a bold piece of work, with a lot of serious claims about the role and purpose of the bible. The peter enns controversy at westminster seminary. Endorsers of the book include rob bell, rachel held evans, and brian mclaren. Bible scholar peter enns is well known for talking honestly and insightfully about the doubts, problems, and questions that occur to many readers of the bible as they explore scripture. In which i explain how an ancient, ambiguous, and diverse book leads us to wisdom rather than answers. In enns article he identifies twelve rhetorical strategies evangelicals like andrew wilson use when responding to critiques of the bible, like enns, where the bible s historical. Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book. In these he shows where the bible doesnt line up with itself and history and asserts that it is making theological points more than literal. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it 20151005 20171110 josh share on facebook tweet on twitter.
Enns rejects the idea that what the bible tells us about god simply has to be the way god is that mentality has produced all sorts of stressful solutions, not to mention a few atrocities 41. Why defending the scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014. Its hard to do justice to the bible tells me so with a summary, and already ive seen several bloggers misrepresent it, most having not bothered to actually read it. Enns now teaches at eastern university and maintains a blog called rethinking biblical christianity. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the bible tells me so. The bible tells me so by peter enns excerpt free download as pdf file. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns rakuten kobo. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his. A response to peter ennss attack on biblical creationism. As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god wants us to consider. Oct 07, 2014 if we come to the bible and read it this way, in true humility, rather than defending our version of it, we will find god as he wants to be found. Why god desires our trust more than our correct beliefs, enns argues that certainty especially the theological variety is inappropriate, dangerous and unbiblical.
Pete enns, phd, and the bible for normal people podcast. He has also worked with francis collins the biologos foundation. Without it, nothing grows, but the focus is on what grows out of it. Outside of his academic work enns is a contributor to huffpost and patheos. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it new york. Sweating bullets to line up the bible with our exhausting expectations, to make the bible something its not meant to be, isnt a pious act of faith, even if it looks that way on the surface. Wrights biblical scholarship, anne lamotts refreshingly honest humor, and rob bells penchant for stirring up dissension. He does promote an evangelical message of unwavering faith in jesus christ alone, the god of the bible. The need to move beyond biblical categories is biblical. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest w. Why god desires our trust more than our correct beliefs, enns argues that certainty. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns 9780062272058. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He has written numerous books, including the bible tells me so, the sin of certainty.
If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory. The bible tells me so by peters enns i have recently read the book, the bible tells me so, by peter enns and have also started listening to his podcast, the bible for normal people. Its clear that many parts of the bible are not rules, such as the poetic psalms, and that the biblical works werent downloaded. Its a lighthearted, humorous read aimed for popular audiences, with chapter titles such as jesus was actually jewish go figure and god seems like a. Published in january of 2012, peter ennss work, the evolution of adam.
The shock of ennss the bible tells me so, then, is either the simplicity and clarity of its answer to that question or else the humor and confessional belief with which the answer is offered. Or, more accurately, he wants us to see that the bible destroys it for us. Enns is an exceptionally talented communicator of complex historical and theological ideas, and for that alone this book is worth reading. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, enns invites readers to take an honest look at the bible with all of its bumps, bruises, flaws and conflicts. Oct 05, 2015 his books include inspiration and incarnation, the evolution of adam where he questions the belief that adam was a historical figure, and the bible tells me so. Reading a book like the bible tells me so was both enjoyable and troubling. In the bible tells me so, enns wants to do for the bible what rob bell did for hell in love wins expose christians fearbased contradictory beliefs and show a new way forward. As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god wants us to.
Toward a viable model of biblical coherence and relevance pdf. What the bible does and doesnt say about human origins, has generated shockwaves through christian academia. Read the bible tells me so why defending scripture has made us unable to read. Books by peter enns pdf epub download how the bible. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it. Peter eric enns born january 2, 1961 is an american biblical scholar and theologian.
The bible tells me so by peter enns overdrive rakuten. Finally, dont forget to subscribe to the podcast on itunes to get automatic updates so youll never miss a show. Controversial evangelical bible scholar, popular blogger and podcast host of the bible for normal people, and author of the bible tells me so and the sin of certainty explains that the bible is not an instruction manual or rule book but a powerful learning tool that nurtures our spiritual growth by refusing to provide us with easy answers but instead forces us to acquire wisdom. The bible tells me so quotes showing of 82 sweating bullets to line up the bible with our exhausting expectations, to make the bible something its not meant to be, isnt a pious act of faith, even if it looks that way on the surface. The bible tells me so why defending the bible has made us. The bible tells me so chronicles enns s spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word as it is actually written.
That biblical truth is under attack in a book by dr. Nov 28, 2014 peter enns is a professor of biblical studies at eastern university with a phd in near ancient languages and civilizations from harvard university. I tell stories about this messy bible and what it means to read it with both eyes open to its problems and challenges, and to its promises and possibilities. Peter enns and natural bible reading the evangelical. At first glance, the bible tells me so doesnt seem too controversial. Enns speaks at schools, churches, and seminars across the country and is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate gods word. I had previously read his book, inspiration and incarnation, and found it extremely helpful, and so decided to read this newest book of. In these he shows where the bible doesnt line up with itself and history and asserts that it. Peter enns tells me so libertarian christian institute.
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