Assessing the Spong Phenomenon

This article attempts to account for the astonishing diversity of reactions to Bishop John Shelby Spong. It argues that, while Spong is undoubtedly reaching many people both inside and outside the churches, in his treatment of some of the central doctrines of the Christian Faith he poses some false...

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Main Author: Watson, Nigel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2002
In: Pacifica
Year: 2002, Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Pages: 72-80
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:This article attempts to account for the astonishing diversity of reactions to Bishop John Shelby Spong. It argues that, while Spong is undoubtedly reaching many people both inside and outside the churches, in his treatment of some of the central doctrines of the Christian Faith he poses some false either/ors.
ISSN:1839-2598
Contains:Enthalten in: Pacifica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/1030570X0201500106