Re-enchanting the text: discovering the Bible as sacred, dangerous, and mysterious
In an age when the Bible has been stripped of its sacredness and mystery and functional biblical illiteracy reigns, this book makes the case that we must work to re-enchant the text in order to return the Bible to its rightful place in the lives of Christians.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids
Baker Academic
2023
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Johns, Cheryl B., Re-enchanting the text : discovering the Bible as sacred, dangerous, and mysterious] (2023) (Pass, Benjamin)
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible |
| Further subjects: | B
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| Summary: | In an age when the Bible has been stripped of its sacredness and mystery and functional biblical illiteracy reigns, this book makes the case that we must work to re-enchant the text in order to return the Bible to its rightful place in the lives of Christians. Intro -- Cover -- Endorsements -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. The Strange Silence of the Bible -- 2. The Search for a Way Ahead -- 3. Longing for Enchantment -- 4. The Contours of Enchantment -- 5. Hopeful Signs -- 6. The Enchanting Festival of Pentecost -- 7. Foundations of the Enchanted Text of Holy Scripture -- 8. Dimensions of the Enchanted Text of Holy Scripture -- 9. Re-enchanting the People of God -- Index -- Back Cover. |
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| ISBN: | 1493436678 |