Once in a while, a book comes along that completely shatters your christian world. Thats why, says retired episcopal bishop john shelby spong, despite his bestselling controversial books and popular speeches, his position on jesus and the christian church will never be the majority opinion, because he believes jesus is not the savior of. Jun 30, 2018 discover book depositorys huge selection of john shelby spong books online. John shelby spong books list of books by author john shelby. John shelby jack spong born june 16, 1931 is a retired bishop of the episcopal church. Jun 28, 2016 in the first five minutes of the 2016 seasons first interfaith lecture, john shelby spong declared that jesuss virgin birth is most likely fictional, and the question of whether its true or not is largely irrelevant.
Aug, 20 this is bishop spong s first lecture in the future of the progressive church conference held on august 3, 20 at the community christian church in springfield, mo. His twelve points for reform were originally published in the voice, the newsletter of the diocese of newark, in 1998. In this boldest book since rescuing the bible from fundamentalism, bishop john shelby spong offers a compelling view of the gospels as thoroughly jewish tests. He is 87 years old and questions linger about his health since he had. Shop amongst our popular books, including 36, the bishops voice, unbelievable and more from john shelby spong. Spong powerfully argues that many of the key gospel accounts of events in the life of jesusfrom the stories of his birth to his physical resurrectionare not literally true. In the new normal that we can create together, we can lean into a truth that we are all learning in our bones thanks to this crisis. A bishop rethinks the virgin birth and the treatment of women by a maledominated church by john shelby spong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Episcopalian bishop and prolific writer spong biblical literalism. Peter jensen, australias archbishop of sydney, is making headlines for denying a heretic access to the pulpits of the churches under his care.
John shelby spong, whose books have sold more than a million copies, was bishop of the episcopal diocese of newark for 24 years before his retirement in 2001. Bible scholar and episcopal bishop john shelby spong contends that there is mounting pressure among christians for a radically new. John shelby spong s last book unbelievable is a dud. John shelby spong is the episcopal bishop of newark, new jersey, and has enjoyed a career filled with controversy, much of it thanks to his many bestselling books.
John shelby spong, whose books have sold more than a million copies, was bishop of the episcopal diocese of newark for 24 years before his retirement in. John shelby spong, bestselling author and popular proponent of a modern, scholarly and authentic christianity, argues that this last gospel to be written was misinterpreted by the framers of the fourthcentury creeds to be a literal account of the life of jesus when in fact it is a literary, interpretive retelling of the events in jesus life through the medium of fictional characters, from. John shelby spong audio books, best sellers, author bio. He is a liberal christian theologian, religion commentator and author.
Bishop john shelby spong boldly approaches those texts that have been used through history to justify the denigration or persecution of others while carrying with them the implied and imposed authority of the claim that they were the word of god. In this remarkable spiritual autobiography about his lifelong struggle. Feb, 2018 john shelby spong came into my life in 2014 when, in his eightythird year, he delivered a series of five lectures to audiences that the department of religion had not experienced in the 140year history of chautauqua. John shelby spong, a retired bishop of the anglican church, has made a career of being a rogue priest who assaults almost everything that is sacred within the christian religion. The reason for this conclusion is our modern mindset that equates truth with factuality, which arose during the scientific and industrial revolution and which is so very prevalent in our technocratic age.
Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. John shelby spong has 30 books on goodreads with 23630 ratings. John shelby spong bio, wife, kids, career, 12 theses, books. In january 2011, took over the management and publishing of the bishop spong newsletter a new christianity for a new world. Spong elaborates on them in his book a new christianity for a new world. Over the past four decades, he has become one of the definitive.
Have thought a lot about this subjectand asked why would anyone choose this way of life. A liberal christian theologian, religion commentator and author, he calls for a fundamental rethinking of christian belief away from theism and traditional doctrines. Books by john shelby spong author of why christianity. Sep, 2016 diocese offers prayers for his recovery though spong rejects the efficacy of petitionary prayer. John shelby spong bio, wife, kids, career, 12 theses. This weeks penpoints focuses upon some of spong s theological aberrations. John dominic crossan karen armstrong david felten jeff proctermurphy read more. A teaching bishop and best selling author who makes contemporary theology accessible to the ordinary layperson.
John shelby spong quotes author of why christianity must. Spong hospitalized following stroke anglican ink 2020. John shelby spong is an american retired bishop of the episcopal church. John shelby spong was the episcopal bishop of newark, new jersey for twenty four years before his retirement in 2000. In this compelling and heartfelt book, he sounds a rousing call for a christianity based on critical thought rather than. Walking into the mystery of god by john shelby spong, 144 copy quote i do assert that one prepares for eternity not by being religious and keeping the rules, but by living fully, loving wastefully, and daring to be all that each of us has the capacity to be. John shelby spong, bestselling author and popular proponent of a modern, scholarly, and authentic christianity, argues that this last gospel to be written was misinterpreted by the framers of the fourthcentury creeds to be a literal account of the life of jesus when in fact it is a literacy, interpretive retelling of the events in jesus life. Top 25 quotes by john shelby spong of 202 az quotes. A journey into a new christianity through the doorway of matthews gospel by john shelby spong. Books by john shelby spong author of why christianity must. A journey into a new christianity through the doorway of matthews gospel. An important and respected voice for liberal american christianity for the past twenty years, bishop john shelby spong integrates his often controversial stands on the bible, jesus, theism, and morality into an intelligible creed that speaks to todays thinking christian.
We havent heard much from former bishop of newark john shelby spong in a long time. Even though all posts on this page are not the direct work of bishop spong, this facebook page is updated with his permission. John shelby spong has 30 books on goodreads with 23727 ratings. His outrageous ideology has been an embarrassment to many of his anglican kinsmen. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. His admirers acclaim him as a teaching bishop who makes contemporary theology accessible to the ordinary layperson hes considered the champion of an inclusive faith by many, both. The official facebook page for the website of bishop john shelby spong. He is one of the leading spokespersons for liberal christianity and has been featured on 60 minutes, good morning america, fox news live, and extra. Jun 11, 20 john shelby spong, bestselling author and popular proponent of a modern, scholarly and authentic christianity, argues that this last gospel to be written was misinterpreted by the framers of the fourthcentury creeds to be a literal account of the life of jesus when in fact it is a literary, interpretive retelling of the events in jesus life through the medium of fictional characters, from.
John shelby spong was the episcopal bishop of newark, new jersey for twentyfour years before his retirement in 2000. John shelby spongs unbelievable is one of those books. From 1979 to 2000 he was bishop of newark based in newark, new jersey. Long a controversial figure, bishop jack spong served as bishop of the episcopal diocese of newark from 1979 to. See all books authored by john shelby spong, including rescuing the bible from fundamentalism. Bishop john shelby spong, why christianity as we know it is. Now he offers the antidote, calling christians everywhere into a new and radical reformation for a new age. A bishop rethinks the birth of christ by spong, john shelby and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From 1979 to 2000, he was the bishop of newark, new jersey. Follow john shelby spong and explore their bibliography from s john shelby spong author page. John shelby jack spong born june 16, 1931 is a retired american bishop of the episcopal church. John shelby spong, has suffered a stroke, the diocese reported on its facebook page. This weeks penpoints focuses upon some of spongs theological aberrations. John shelby spong, former episcopal bishop of new jersey and highly controversial author because of his skeptical views about the new testament and traditional christian doctrine has just published a new book on the gospel of john, called the fourth gospel.
Have most of spongs books and have found them a great tool for educations from my understanding, it is not a choice. A bishop rethinks the meaning of scripture, and why. Five hundred years after martin luther and his ninetyfive theses ushered in the reformation, bestselling author and controversial bishop and teacher john shelby spong delivers twelve forwardthinking theses to spark a new reformation to reinvigorate christianity and ensure its. A new vision, a remarkable spiritual journey about his lifelong struggle with the questions of god and death, he reveals how he came to a new conviction about eternal. John shelby spong, bestselling author and popular proponent of a modern, scholarly, and authentic christianity, argues that this last gospel to be written was misinterpreted by the framers of the fourthcentury creeds to be a literal account of the life of jesus when in fact it is a literary, interpretive retelling of the events in jesus life through the medium of fictional characters, from.
John shelby spong books list of books by author john. John shelby spongs last book unbelievable is a dud. John shelby spong is an influential public speaker, writer and media figure. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john shelby spong books online. A bishop rethinks the virgin birth and the treatment of women by a maledominated church by john shelby spong and a great selection of related books. A teaching bishop and best selling author who makes contemporary theology accessible to the ordinary layperson hes considered the champion of an inclusive. Thats why, says retired episcopal bishop john shelby spong, despite his bestselling controversial books and popular speeches, his position on jesus and the christian church will never be the majority opinion, because he believes jesus is not the savior of the world and that the bible cannot be read literally. The heretic is the retired bishop of newark, new jersey, the rt. Spong, the retired episcopal bishop of newark whos been banned from churches across the world, gave his first of. At the beginning of the sixteenth century, christianity was in crisisa state of conflict that.
His books, which have sold well over a million copies, include biblical literalism. Create amazing picture quotes from john shelby spong quotations. For those seeking to experience christianity in a new and vibrant way, bishop john shelby spong offers fresh spiritual ideas. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. John shelby spong some who read spongs comments may come to the mistaken conclusion that the christmas stories are not true. Oct, 2009 in this boldest book since rescuing the bible from fundamentalism, bishop john shelby spong offers a compelling view of the gospels as thoroughly jewish tests. He is 87 years old and questions linger about his health since he had a stroke in september 2016.
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