| Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today Contributor(s): Hamilton, Adam J. (Author), Hamilton, Adam (Author), Runnette, Sean (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1483002934 ISBN-13: 9781483002934 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - General - Religion | Christianity - General - Religion | Christian Church - General |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.2" W x 5.7" (0.61 lbs) |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible. The book begins with foundational questions such as, How and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, Is the Bible ever wrong? From there, Hamilton considers the real questions people frequently ask that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike, including: Were Adam and Eve real people? Why is God so violent in the Old Testament? Why would Paul command women to "keep silent in the church"? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? How does God view homosexual people? Is the Book of Revelation a guide to the End Times?In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses these 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hamilton, Adam: - Adam Hamilton is the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City. Started in 1990 with four people, the church has grown to become the largest United Methodist Church in the United States with over 18,000 members. The church is well known for connecting with agnostics, skeptics, and spiritual seekers. In 2012, it was recognized as the most influential mainline church in America, and Hamilton was asked by the White House to deliver the sermon at the Obama inaugural prayer service. Hamilton, whose theological training includes an undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University and a graduate degree from Southern Methodist University where he was honored for his work in social ethics, is the author of nineteen books. He has been married to his wife, LaVon, for thirty-one years and has two adult daughters. Hamilton, Adam J.: -Adam Hamilton is the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City. Started in 1990 with four people, the church has grown to become the largest United Methodist Church in the United States with over eighteen thousand members. The church is well known for connecting with agnostics, skeptics, and spiritual seekers. In 2012 it was recognized as the most influential mainline church in America, and Hamilton was asked by the White House to deliver the sermon at the Obama inaugural prayer service. Hamilton, whose theological training includes an undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University and a graduate degree from Southern Methodist University, where he was honored for his work in social ethics, is the author of numerous books. He has been married to his wife, LaVon, for more than thirty years and has two adult daughters. Runnette, Sean: -Sean Runnette, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, has also directed and produced more than two hundred audiobooks, including several Audie Award winners. He is a member of the American Repertory Theater company and has toured the United States and internationally with ART and Mabou Mines. His television and film appearances include Two If by Sea, Cop Land, Sex and the City, Law & Order, the award-winning film Easter, and numerous commercials. |