The Good Book

Description

Why are so many intelligent and compassionate people embarrassed to say they find wisdom and comfort in the Bible? Why do so many seekers turn to New Age religionsinstead of the Bible? And how as a society did we come to cede biblical interpretation to those who would use the Bible as a tool for division and exclusion? In this groundbreaking book, Peter Gomes shows how to read the Bibleand what it says about the topics that concern us all, including joy suffering, evil, and goodness. He also explains what the Bible really says about women, gays and lesbians, and people of color. With compassion, humor, and insight, he gives readers the tools and understanding they need to make the ancient wisdom of the Bible a dynamic part of their modern lives.

First Sentence

Many years ago when I began my service as minister in Harvard's Memorial Church, an anonymous benefactor offered to present as many Bibles as were needed to fill the pews.

Excerpt

Many years ago when I began my service as minister in Harvard's Memorial Church, an anonymous benefactor offered to present as many Bibles as were needed to fill the pews.

Subjects

Other Editions

• The Good BookElectronic resourceHarperCollins2003-01-01
• The good bookW. Morrow1996-01-01
• The good bookCompass Press1997-01-01
• The good bookAvon Books1998-01-01
• The Good BookPerennial1999-04-06
• The Good BookPaperbackHarperOne2002-04-30