Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes
Author: E. Randolph Richards
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830863478


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Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible. Identifying nine areas where commonplaces of modern Western thought diverge with the text, the authors ask us to reconsider long-held opinions about our most beloved book.


Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes
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Pages: 241
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Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-07-31 - Publisher: InterVarsity Press

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